A FRANKSTON youth, 15, has been arrested after an alleged unprovoked attack on a man near Frankston pier, 5.45pm, Tuesday 20 September.
Witnesses said the youth walked up to the man, aged 45, and asked: “What did you say to me?” The man tried to avoid the confrontation but was allegedly punched to the head, falling backwards and fracturing his skull on the pavement. He was rushed to The Alfred hospital for treatment.
Detective Senior Constable Dave Burgoyne, of Frankston CIU, said witnesses said they saw the youth and friends drinking in the parkland area during the afternoon. Police also gained evidence using the new council-backed CCTV street cameras.
The youth was arrested next day and charged with intentionally causing injury but the charge was later upgraded to recklessly causing serious injury.
The youth faced a children’s court where he was remanded in custody to appear at the same court at a later date.
Anyone who saw the incident is asked to call Detective Burgoyne, 9784 5555.
