Maroondah Crime Investigation detectives have charged a man following an alleged road rage incident in Bayswater North yesterday.
It is alleged the incident occurred between two vehicles travelling along Bayswater Road between Eastfield Road and Canterbury Road about 7.45pm.
Both vehicles stopped at the intersection of Bayswater Road and Canterbury Road just before 8pm when it is alleged the offender dragged the victim out of his car.
The victim was seriously assaulted, and the offender fled the scene.
A 52-year-old Officer man was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition
Police arrested a 32-year-old man in Croydon about 6am this morning.
The Croydon man has been charged with intentionally cause serious injury and other assault related charges.
He has been remanded to appear in Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 22 September.
Anyone with information that could assist police with their enquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
