Police appearl for witnesses to Mernda axe assault

Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Mernda on 13 July, Victoria Police say.

Investigators have been told a man was in his vehicle in traffic at the intersection of Bridge Inn Road and Plenty Road about 10.15am

A male passenger in a white Toyota Hilux utility got out and approached the victim and threatened him with an axe.

The victim, a 45-year-old Melbourne man drove off and was uninjured.

Investigators are appealing for anyone with information or who has dash-cam footage of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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