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Wall to wall artworks A SERIES of new murals have been painted around Frankston. Artists came to town last month to take part in the Big Picture Fest. See story page 5. Picture: Supplied
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Man wanted over hammer incident POLICE are searching for a man they say was involved in an “incident” in the underground car park on Nepean Highway, Frankston. Police say that the man was armed with a hammer when the incident occurred on 29 March this year. An image of a man (above) police wish to speak to has been released. Anyone who recognises him can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
Pedestrian struck A MAN was struck and seriously injured at a pedestrian crossing in Frankston last week. The man was hit at the pedestrian crossing across the McMahons Road on-ramp to the Moorooduc Highway, just after 3.30pm on 27 April. He sustained critical injuries and was taken to hospital. The driver of the car stopped to assist police. Police have asked any witnesses or anyone who may have dashcam footage to contact them to assist with the investigation. Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.
train stations. “With more people returning to the office and enjoying nights out in the city now is the time to have PSOs back at all stations,” he said. “They will be doing what they do best - detecting and deterring crime to make sure people can travel with confidence. “We know a PSO presence makes people feel safe and that is our top priority. Our members genuinely care about the community and we know they look forward to reconnecting with them.”
Four times over limit A SANDHURST man was caught allegedly driving more than four times over the legal alcohol limit last week. Police pulled the 24-year-old over on Eastlink in Bangholme at around 8pm. They allege he was driving his 2014 Hyundai IX35 at 147 kmph in a 100 zone. The man allegedly returned an evidentiary breath test reading of .207 at the police station. The man’s license was suspended, his car was impounded for a month, and he is expected to be charged on summons with driving offences.
Station PSOs return PROTECTIVE services officers have been redeployed to Victorian train stations this week. PSOs at train stations were assigned to COVID-19 response at the start of the pandemic. Victoria Police has announced that PSOs will now return to railway stations on Melbourne’s train network, from 6pm until the last train seven days a week. Victoria Police Transit Safety Division Acting Superintendent Craig Thompson said that he hopes the change would help people feel safer at
Smile Squad is on its way The Victorian Government is making it easier for our kids to get the dental care they need. Find out more at smilesquad.vic.gov.au
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