Hunt for trail attackers

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an assault which left a man seriously injured on the Warburton Trail earlier this month.
Detective Senior Sergeant, Bridgette De Chirico said that between 11pm on Sunday 17 August and 7.15am on Monday 18 August, the 39-year-old Frankston man was allegedly assaulted near Summit Road in Lilydale.
He was found in the morning by Yarra Ranges Council workers, curled up on the side of the trail, with serious facial bruising and suspected fractures, and cuts to his hands and knees.
The man claimed money had been stolen from his wallet.
“We’re wanting any members of the public who may have seen or heard anything relevant to that incident, or who may have seen any incident in Bastow Road to come forward,” Sgt De Chirico said.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au to file a confidential crime report.