Shocking moment driver is beaten and left with a broken nose in alleged carjacking attempt – as police search for two men
- CCTV footage shows alleged assault of man, 47
- Police believe assault was part of an attempted carjacking
- The driver was left a broken nose and facial injuries
Shocking CCTV footage has captured the moment a man was set upon during an alleged attempted carjacking.
The 47-year-old man was allegedly attacked by several men at a service station in St Albans, Melbourne‘s north-west, at 11.15pm on April 26.
He had refuelled his car, paid for the petrol at the counter and was walking back to his car when he was set upon.
CCTV footage shows the man being struck numerous time before he manages to break free and run away.
CCTV footage from a St Albans service station in Melbourne’s north west (pictured) has shown the moment a man was allegedly attacked by three men during an attempted carjacking
He was allegedly dragged to the floor, beaten and kicked in the head numerous times before the group of men fled.
The 47-year-old was later taken to hospital to be treated for facial injuries and a broken nose.
One man has been charged while police have released images of two others they believe can help them with their inquiries.
Police allege the driver was attacked by just one of the men when he unlocked his door before two more joined in.
‘It was just a violent act, it was a cowardly act without provocation,’ Senior Contstable William Daddow told Nine.
‘It doesn’t have any place in our community or our society.’
The three men then fled the scene following the incident.
‘Obviously it is a very traumatic experience,’ Snr Const. Daddow said.
‘Any incident where someone has been assaulted in such a violent fashion leaves a mark on someone.’
The CCTV footage shows a red sedan pulling away from a petrol pump just metres away from the incident while it unfolded.
Police have charged a 24-year-old St Albans man with attempted aggravated carjacking, affray, robbery, intentionally cause injury, assault in company, commit indictable offence whilst on bail.
He was remanded to appear before a Magistrate’s court.
Victorian Police have released the images of two men (pictured) who they believe may be able to help with inquiries after the victim was left in hospital with a broken nose and facial injuries
He will remain in custody and is set to face Melbourne Magistrate Court on July 24.
‘The investigation remains ongoing and detectives have released images of two men that may be able to assist with their enquiries,’ a media release from Victoria Police reads.
‘It’s believed a number of people were in the area at the time of the assault and investigators are keen to speak to them.’
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
