POLICE and emergency services were called after a stabbing in Frankston on Saturday, 12 December. Investigators were told that a fight had broken out between a group of people at the intersection of Station Street and Gallery Lane, around 1.20pm. An 18-year-old Frankston man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say all other parties fled the scene, and that the exact circumstances surrounding the incident are still being determined. Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or who has footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First…
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MORE community input is being sought regarding the expansion of Frankston Hospital. The project is ready to go, with $562 million in taxpayer funding made available for it in this year’s state budget. $16.2 million was allocated in the 2020/2021 financial year for the expansion. The Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority has set up a second community survey to help shape the future of the project. “We are seeking additional feedback from the local community on some of the key spaces in the redevelopment including waiting and family areas, outdoor spaces and wayfinding. Community feedback will be shared…
LOCALS have been getting into the Christmas spirit by following the Frankston Magical Christmas Trail. There are 10 clues hidden around the centre of Frankston. Each clue has a QR code which will lead you to the next location. People who visit all 10 locations between now and 5pm 21 December will go in the running to win one of four $50 vouchers. First published in the Frankston Times – 15 December 2020
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a man at Frankston Beach today. Emergency services were called to the beach along Nepean Highway to reports a man was unresponsive in the water about 12.05pm. The man was brought to shore by members of the public who attempted to revive him before first responders arrived. Despite the continued effort of emergency services, the yet to be formally identified man sadly died at the scene. The death is not being treated as suspicious. Victoria Police News – Saturday, 12 December 2020
TWO people have been arrested after a police investigation into the manufacturing of cloned number plates. On 2 December, police arrested a 33-year-old man in Hampton and a 37-year-old woman on Beach Avenue, Mordialloc. The arrests followed a six-month investigation. Frankston Crime Investigation Unit Detective Sergeant Nick Lamb said “police know that number plate theft and cloning is often at the centre of more serious offending.” “It’s believed the cloned number plates being produced as part of this investigation can be linked to other crimes that have occurred in Melbourne’s south east such as burglaries, stolen vehicles and handling stolen…