Detectives from Transit Crime Investigation Unit have arrested and charged two teenagers following an alleged assault in Officer on Tuesday 1, February.
It’s alleged there was a verbal dispute between passengers and a bus driver in Siding Avenue about 4pm.
The situation escalated and it is alleged the driver, a 54-year-old from Frankston South, was rendered unconscious before the males ran off.
Today detectives executed warrants in Pakenham and Officer and arrested two 17-year-old boys in relation to the matter.
A 17-year-old Pakenham boy has been charged with intentionally cause injury and other assault-related charges and will appear before a children’s court.
A 17-year-old boy from Officer was charged with intentionally cause injury and other assault-related charges and has been bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report to crimestoppersvic.com.au
