TWO teenagers were assaulted and robbed at Frankston Skate Park last week by up to five men.
Frankston Embona detectives are investigating the incident, 5.45pm, Tuesday 14 June.
One of the victims told police a man started going through his backpack and making demands for his belongings. Then, without warning, he said he was thrown to the ground and kicked and punched several times.
The offenders then demanded one of the teenagers give them his phone’s PIN or they would “cut off his finger”.
The second teenager was also punched to the face.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Al Hanson, of Frankston CIU, said both teenagers had their phones and personal belongings stolen before the offenders ran off towards Frankston station and possibly boarded a bus.
A short time later police arrested a 19-year-old Frankston man who they charged with robbery and assault and bailed him to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 26 August.
An 18-year-old Frankston man was also arrested but released pending summons.
Police are determined to identify the remaining offenders. They are appealing to skate park users who may have had similar experiences to contact Frankston Embona Armed Robbery Taskforce, 9784 5555.