ST KILDA PIER, VIC. — Port Phillip Crime Investigation Unit detectives are continuing to investigate after a Norwegian man visiting Australia was assaulted and robbed at St Kilda Pier last week.
It is believed the man was approached by a group of at least eight people on the pier and an altercation occurred near Pier Road about 1pm last Thursday, December 18.
He was assaulted and his phone stolen, which was later thrown into the water by one of the offenders.
The victim, a 34-year-old on holiday from Norway, sustained a broken arm and was transported to hospital.
Despite intending to spend Christmas in Australia, he has since returned home.
The offenders fled the scene before police arrived.
The first man is described as being in his early 20s, of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, approximately 165cm tall with a thin build, short goatee beard and black curly hair.
He was wearing black shorts and sunglasses.
The second man is described as being in his early 20s, of Caucasian appearance, approximately 175cm tall with a medium build, short goatee beard and short brown hair.
He was wearing an open grey short-sleeve shirt, blue camouflage shorts, a black New York Yankees beanie, black Nike runners and carrying a sports bag.
The third man is described as being in his late teens to early 20s, of Caucasian appearance, approximately 170cm tall with a thin build and curly hair with shaved sides.
He was wearing a Chicago Bulls #13 jersey, black Nike shorts, black Nike slides and carrying a black satchel bag.
The woman is described as being in her early 20s, of Caucasian appearance, approximately 160cm tall, with a slim build and dark hair.
She has some distinctive tattoos on her chest, legs and arms and was wearing a red bikini.
It is believed that a large number of bystanders were present at the time, and investigators are keen to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident.
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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