Police are appealing for witnesses following four reports of people allegedly being jabbed with a needle in Kew and Fitzroy this month, Victoria Police say.
A 12-year-old boy was allegedly jabbed in the arm with a needle about 9.30am on Saturday 18 February while waiting at a tram stop on Cotham Road, Kew.
A 24-year-old man was allegedly jabbed on the hand about 2.40pm on Monday 20 February while travelling on a tram on High Street, Kew.
Detectives have yesterday arrested a 40-year-old man; he was charged with two counts of intentionally cause injury, assault with weapon and unlawful assault.
He will appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday 28 February.
Police are also investigating reports of two similar incidents in Fitzroy on Monday 20 February that may be linked.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incidents to contact Crime Stoppers.
