POLICE are investigating an unprovoked assault on a Frankston-bound bus on Sunday 24 May.
A 28-year-old man and a 22-year-old man on the late-night bus which left Swanston St, Melbourne, about 5.30am, were threatened and assaulted by two other men on the journey.
Police believe the first offender got on the bus in the CBD just after 5.30am while the second got on at 5.52am in St Kilda. Soon after, the men began verbally threatening “to kill” the victims. The situation quickly escalated and the second man assaulted the two victims, causing minor injuries.
The first man continued to make death threats towards both commuters and stood up, challenging them to fight.
The victims moved to the front of the bus and remained there until their attackers got off at Moorabbin station around 6.12am.
Moorabbin police are investigating the incident and have released CCTV footage and images of two men they believe may be able to assist with their investigation. One is described as southern European, in his 20s, about 178cm tall with short black hair and goatee. He was wearing a grey fedora style broad brim hat, dark coat, light shirt and white singlet.
The other man is Caucasian, in his 20s, about 180cm tall with straight dark hair and long fringe. He was wearing a blue ‘snap back’ style baseball cap, dark coat, light shirt and light jeans.
Police believe the men knew each other. They would also like to speak to a young blonde woman seen chatting to the second man on the bus. It’s believed she may be able to help identify him.
Anyone with information about the assault is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
