11 October 2007

0430

DETECTIVE KING HIT

A Dandenong detective is in hospital after he was assaulted in Noble Park overnight.

The detective was driving along Isaac Street with his female partner just after 2am when the pair stopped to speak to a group of around 20 youths standing in the middle of the road.

The detectives asked the youths, who were aged from late teens to early 20s, to move off the road and keep down their noise level.

At this stage a male has run up from behind the group and allegedly punched the male detective to the face, causing him to fall down.

It is believed a number of other youths joined in the assault and the detective was kicked a number of times before all the youths fled the scene.

The detective was taken to Dandenong Hospital suffering facial injuries and cut hands.

Police are currently interviewing an 18-year-old Dandenong man who was arrested nearby.

Police are appealing for any person with information regarding to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au.

Marika Fengler

Media Officer

MDL 15096

Noble Park detective aslt/Assault/Oct/2007