Police probe reports of Browallia Dve, Corio assault

Detectives have issued a fresh plea for information after a man was shot in Corio, with specialist police making three arrests this week.

Police are investigating reports of an assault at Browallia Dve in Corio.

Armed Crime Squad detectives have issued a fresh plea for information after a man was shot in Corio, with specialist police making three arrests this week.

The 24-year-old Corio man was assaulted and shot before making his way home in the early hours of Monday morning.

Emergency services were called to Browallia Dve about 2.10am following reports a man had sustained a gunshot wound to the lower body.

He was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Victoria Police spokeswoman Maddy McDermott said a Newtown man, 24, was arrested with the assistance of the Special Operations Group in Newtown on Tuesday.

A 19-year-old Lara man was arrested a short time later in Lara.

Special Operations Group members assisted in the arrest of a man in Newton.he has since been released. Picture: Richard Serong

A Hoppers Crossing man, 38, was also arrested shortly before 8am on Thursday in Melbourne.

“The three men have subsequently been released pending further inquiries,” she said.

“Investigators are keen to speak to anyone with any information on the incident, or who might have been in the area at the time and has CCTV or dashcam footage.”

Officers believe the shooting was targeted and that the parties involved are known to each other.

It’s believed the man was injured elsewhere and returned home to seek assistance.

It is not known how, why or where the assault occurred.

“The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined and the investigation remains ongoing,” she said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Originally published as Police probe reports of Browallia Dve, Corio assault