A YOUNG partygoer was knocked to the ground and kicked in the head in Alicudi Av, Frankston South, 9.30pm, Saturday 18 July.
Detective Sergeant Alastair Hanson, of Frankston CIU, said the 18 year old victim, of Mt Martha, had been refused entry to the party and was standing outside with friends when a stolen black Ford sedan drove past and the occupants threw eggs.
The car pulled up and two men demanded the victim’s alcohol. He refused and the men punched him to the head, knocking him unconscious onto the footpath. They then kicked him to the body and one stomped on his head. The victim suffered cuts requiring stitches, extensive bruising and a broken nose in the attack. He was taken by ambulance to Dandenong Hospital.
Detective Sergeant Hanson said police were concerned at the ferocity of the assault – especially the head stomping. “It was an unprovoked attack on an innocent victim who was not fighting back,” he said.
The main attacker was 16-18, South Sea Islander appearance, 171cm, with a slight build. The other attacker was 15-16 and Caucasian.
Detective Sergeant Hanson said the rise of social media had exacerbated the dangers of having a party at home. Many uninvited guests get to hear of it online and make unwanted appearances, often assaulting guests.
He said a “semi-organised” gang of thieves was targeting parties and robbing those out front of alcohol, phones and cash.
Call Frankston CIU on 9784 5555 with any information.