Teen arrested after alleged Lake Boga assaults

Two men have been rushed to hospital after they were allegedly assaulted by an armed teen on a night out in Swan Hill.

Two men have been rushed to hospital after a night out in Victoria’s northwest allegedly turned violent.

Emergency services were called to a venue on Marraboor St in Lake Boga around 9.50pm on Tuesday, following reports of an assault.

A Victoria Police spokeswoman said officers arrived to find two men allegedly injured by a third person who was armed with a weapon.

Both men were taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries, according to the spokeswoman.

An Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said one of the men, aged in his 20s, was taken to Swan Hill District Hospital in a stable condition with upper body injuries.

An 18-year-old Swan Hill man was arrested at the scene and is assisting police with their inquiries.

It’s understood the men were not known to each other prior to the alleged assault.

About 985 people live in Lake Boga, a town within the rural city of Swan Hill.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au