Police hunt pair over 'senseless' machete attack on teenager
A boy was hacked with machetes by two males who stole his $10,000 e-bike in an attack in Melbourne's east in June.
Police are searching for two males responsible for a violent machete attack on a teenager in Melbourne's east in June. The victim, a 17-year-old boy at the time, suffered deep wounds to his shoulder and back during the incident, which occurred at JW Manson Reserve in Wantirna around 6:15pm on June 20. The attackers, who stole the teenager's mobile phone and e-motorcycle valued at $10,000, struck the boy without warning as he tried to escape on his e-motorcycle.
Despite initially not realizing the severity of his injuries, the teenager suffered at least three stab wounds and spent four days in hospital. He required between 30 to 40 stitches for one wound on his back. A senior police officer described the attack as "disgusting" and "brazen" due to its timing and public location. Police are investigating whether the alleged offenders are local youth offenders and urge anyone with information to come forward.
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