Victoria Police are seeking information on three men suspected of assaulting another in a Brunswick club, leaving the victim blind in one eye.
The 26-year-old man was attacked inside a Phoenix Street venue around midnight on May 26.
He told police that he’d been in a verbal confrontation with the three men outside the venue earlier in the night, which ended when he entered the venue.
Later, the men approached him in the club, and began shoving him. Security were able to intervene, however the men returned and punched the victim in the head.
He fell to the ground, and police state the men continued to hit him in the head. The trio fled the scene before police could arrive.
The victim sustained serious injuries as a result of the attack, which necessitated two surgeries. Police say he has not been able to return to work after the incident.
Police have released the images and descriptions of two men they’d like to speak to regarding the incident.
One has been described as in his early 20s with a moustache, and with his hair in a ponytail at the time of the incident.
via Victoria Police.
The other, also in his early 20s, was seen with long curly hair and a cap.
via Victoria Police.
Anyone with information regarding the incident has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Source: The Age / Victoria Police.
Photo: Benoit Balanca.
