Police charge four more men over brawl in Chapel St
DETECTIVES have charged a further four men over the Chapel St brawl that left a man for dead on tram tracks earlier this week.
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FOUR more men have been charged by police as an investigation into a Chapel Street brawl continues.
Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit detectives arrested and charged the four men, all from Western Australia, following an ugly incident on Thursday night that left a man for dead on tram tracks.
Victoria Police spokeswoman Belinda Batty said a 19-year-old Western Australian man was charged with affray, behaving in a riotous manner and attempting to intentionally cause injury.
Ms Batty also said three 18-year-olds were charged with a number of assault-related charges.
A fifth man, an 18-year-old from Western Australia, was interviewed but not charged.
All four men have been bailed to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on May 2.
Last week police arrested the three men after an investigation was launched into the vicious fight.
All three men, from Western Australia, have been bailed to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on May 2.
Two of the men, aged 20, were charged with affray, behave in riotous manner, intentionally cause injury and unlawful assault.
The other man, 22, was charged with affray, behave in riotous manner and unlawful assault.
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A man was left for dead on tram tracks while cowardly offenders fled following a vicious brawl on Chapel St this morning.
Up to 20 people brawled in Chapel St between High St and Malvern Rd just after 1am this morning, with three men taken to hospital.
One man, 30, suffered serious head and facial injuries and was found lying unconscious on tram tracks.
“He was there for about 30 minutes before police found him,” Detective Acting Sergeant Katie Johnston said.
“He will remain in hospital for some time so doctors can monitor his condition.”
The man was found outside a strip of shops including the Revolver nightclub.
Revolver was not open at the time.
Police said the altercation spilt out onto busy Chapel St and oncoming traffic.
“It’s a very serious incident we’re investigating,” she said.
“It’s extremely vicious and it’s unfortunate you get particular males who decide to go out and spoil it for the rest of us.”
It’s understood the group of males were punching and kicking one another.
Police are investigating whether the brawl involved various groups.
Two other men, both aged 29, were also taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.