A man has been charged after two Protective Services Officers were assaulted in Pakenham earlier tonight.
The Protective Services Officers (PSOs) were searching the Pakenham Railway Station area, responding to reports of youths causing damage to a local business about 5.30pm.
The officers located two youths nearby and spoke to them.
A man approached the officers, allegedly acting erratically and becoming aggressive.
The man allegedly assaulted both PSOs.
He was tasered by one of the officers and arrested.
The alleged offender sustained a minor injury and was assessed at the scene.
One of the PSO's was transported to hospital for assessment.
A 38-year-old Pakenham man has been charged with two counts of assault PSO and possess drug of dependence.
He was bailed to appear before the Dandenong Magistrate's Court on 16 March 2026.
