Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for a key witness to come forward as they continue to investigate the serious assault of a man in Frankston last month.
It is understood a 29-year-old man attended an abandoned building at Payne Street in Frankston around 3.50pm on 20 April.
Police were told he was approached by seven males and struck to the head and body multiple times, before the offenders fled the scene.
He managed to walk out of the building, across Park Lane, and collapsed in the carpark of a cinema.
The Frankston South man was located by a passerby and transported to hospital with serious injuries, where he remains as he recovers from his injuries.
Detectives believe the driver of a white utility may be able to assist their investigation.
The vehicle was parked in the driveway/entrance to the building off Park Lane at the time of the incident.
The driver was believed to be wearing a high-visibility top and may have witnessed those involved in the assault.
Investigators are appealing for the mystery driver or anyone else who witnessed the incident to come forward.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
https://www.police.vic.gov.au/police-investigate-frankston-assault