Police make arrests after assault in Officer

Detectives from Transit Crime Investigation Unit have arrested and charged two teenagers following an alleged assault in Officer on Tuesday 1, February.

It's alleged there was a verbal dispute between passengers and a bus driver in Siding Avenue about 4pm.

The situation escalated and it is alleged the driver, a 54-year-old from Frankston South, was rendered unconscious before the males ran off.

Today detectives executed warrants in Pakenham and Officer and arrested two 17-year-old boys in relation to the matter.

A 17-year-old Pakenham boy has been charged with intentionally cause injury and other assault-related charges and will appear before a children's court.

A 17-year-old boy from Officer was charged with intentionally cause injury and other assault-related charges and has been bailed to appear at a children's court at a later date.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report to crimestoppersvic.com.au

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