Two men hospitalised in alleged gang bashing near Wangaratta primary school

Two men have been hospitalised near a Wangaratta primary school after allegedly being savagely gang bashed twice.

Police are investigating after two men were bashed outside of a Wangaratta Primary School on White St. Picture: Google Maps.

Two men have been rushed to hospital after an alleged gang bashing near a Wangaratta primary school.

It is understood a 44-year-old Barrack Heights man and a 20-year-old Wangaratta man were allegedly assaulted by three men on Thomson St about 9pm on Monday.

The duo then walked around the corner to White St near Yarrunga Primary School where it’s alleged they were assaulted for a second time by an unknown group of offenders.

Police are investigating after two men were allegedly on Thomas St, and then again outside a Wangaratta Primary School on White St. Picture: Google Maps.

The alleged victims sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.

Three men, a 41-year-old, a 46-year-old and a 49-year-old, all from Wangaratta ,were arrested soon after and released pending inquiries.

Investigations into the incident remain ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam, CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.