Maroondah Crime Investigation detectives are appealing for public assistance after a man was seriously assaulted during a road rage incident in Bayswater North yesterday.
It is believed a road rage 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 believed 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 with life-threatening injuries.
Police arrested a 32-year-old Croydon man in Croydon about 6am this morning and he is currently assisting police with their enquiries.
Detectives are keen to speak to any witnesses and anyone that may have been in the area at the time with dash cam footage.
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
