A TEENAGER has been arrested after an alleged affray at Bayside Shopping Centre on 8 July.
Police allege a 17-year-old boy was speaking to four other people at the Frankston shopping centre just before 2pm, telling them he had a machete. The group of four allegedly chased the teenager, who was brandishing the machete, through the shopping centre. The 17-year-old was allegedly assaulted. The group of four fled after the public stepped in to restrain the teenager.
The 17-year-old was remanded by police in relation to weapons and assault related offences, and the others are still outstanding. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 to assist investigators.
First published in the Frankston Times – 15 July 2025