Prime Taskforce detectives have charged a man as part of the ongoing investigation into a series of assaults on police officers and criminal damage following recent protests in Melbourne.
Prime Taskforce has been established to investigate criminal offences committed at recent protests in Melbourne.
Detectives executed a warrant in Hillside on Monday and arrested a 47-year-old man. He was charged with two counts of riotous behaviour, two counts of affray, assault police, criminal damage, two counts of discharging a missile, reckless conduct endangering serious injury and breaching the Chief Health Officer directions.
He was bailed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 8 November.
The investigation into criminal incidents at recent protests in Melbourne continue.
Detectives have been told projectiles, including glass bottles, were thrown at police officers on Wednesday 22 September at the Shrine of Remembrance.
Police have released images of eight males believe to be able to assist with their enquiries into this matter.
Detectives have also been told that a number of people damaged an unmarked police vehicle at the intersection of Collins and Spencer Streets at approximately 4.40pm on Tuesday 21 September.
Police have released images of two males they believe can assist with their enquiries into this incident.
Prime Taskforce detectives are also investigating criminal damage and graffiti and graffiti which took place at Toorak Railway Station on 23 September. Several myki readers were damaged at the station and the word ‘Freedom’ was spray painted inside a train.
Police have released an image of a male they believe can assist with their enquiries in relation to this incident.
Investigators are urging anyone with information that may help identify these people, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
