Police probe man’s death days after neighbourhood fight in Dromana
Police are investigating the death of a man eight days after a violent dispute in which he drove at residents in a southeast Victorian neighbourhood.
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The death of a man eight days after a violent neighbourhood dispute in Dromana is under homicide squad investigation.
Police say the man had been involved in a confrontation between two groups of people from adjacent properties on Palmerston Avenue on the night of January 31.
The fight was allegedly sparked by a 37-year-old Hastings man driving at residents and assaulting them.
A Victoria Police statement said: “The man was subsequently restrained while residents were awaiting police, however he fell unconscious”.
Emergency services had been called to the scene after reports of fighting at 8.50pm.
The man was taken to hospital but died on February 7.
Police interviewed a 21-year-old Dromana man on the night of the altercation and released him pending further inquiries.
A man and woman who were at the property with the 21-year-old suffered minor injuries and were treated at a local hospital.
“The matter will now be investigated by the Homicide Squad following the man’s death,” the police statement said.
Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au
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