LALOR, VIC. — Mill Park Divisional Response Unit officers arrested a 22-year-old Thomastown man yesterday after he allegedly assaulted and robbed a man of $3,000 cash on David Street, Lalor, at about 1pm on Sunday, November 1.
Police allege a 25-year-old man was approached and demanded to hand over cash by the 22-year-old Thomastown man in an alleyway.
The victim refused to hand over the cash before he was allegedly punched in the head numerous times with what is believed to be knuckle dusters.
The 22-year-old allegedly stole the cash before fleeing in a vehicle.
The 25-year-old victim was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators yesterday arrested a 22-year-old man in Thomastown.
He was charged with armed robbery and recklessly cause serious injury.
The Thomastown man appeared at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court yesterday where he was remanded in custody to appear on January 27, 2027.
