POLICE searched a Hells Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang clubhouse in Seaford last week as part of their investigation into an alleged assault.
Police allege that a man in his 20s was assaulted in Reservoir on 6 February. The alleged victim was seriously injured but was able to get away.
In addition to the Seaford clubhouse, police searched residential addresses in Reservoir, Ferntree Gully, Attwood and St Kilda on 11 February. They made three arrests.
A 41-year-old Reservoir man, was charged with intentionally cause serious injury, recklessly cause serious injury, assault, assault with a weapon, extortion, possess schedule 4 poison and, commit indictable offence whilst on bail. Police allege he is a chapter president of the Hells Angels.
A 30-year-old Ferntree Gully man, allegedly a president of the Hells Angels, was charged with intentionally cause serious injury, recklessly cause serious injury, assault, extortion and assault with a weapon. A 24-year-old Attwood man, allegedly a sergeant at arms of the Hells Angels, was charged with intentionally cause serious injury, recklessly cause serious injury, assault, extortion and assault with a weapon.
Police seized items during their searches, including weapons.