Five teens charged after bashing lifeguard at Melbourne pool
The lifeguard, 19, was patrolling a public pool when he was approached by a group of teenagers and allegedly assaulted.
Five teens have been charged after a young lifeguard was allegedly assaulted at a leisure centre.
The 19-year-old lifeguard was patrolling Casey Aquatic Recreation Centre in Narre Warren on January 19 when he was approached by a group of teenagers and allegedly assaulted.
The group allegedly bashed, kicked and headbutted the lifeguard, leaving his uniform covered in blood.
The lifeguard suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
He had reportedly spoken to the group about performing dangerous stunts near other swimmers before the allged assault took place.
Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives charged five people on Monday after executing search warrants at properties in Cranbourne North and Narre Warren South.
A 19-year-old man and an 18-year-old man, both from Cranbourne North, were arrested at the scene.
An 18-year-old Cranbourne North man turned himself in at Narre Warren police station on Monday.
The three men were charged with affray and assault and bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on May 23.
Two 17-year-old boys from the Casey area have also been charged and bailed to appear at a children’s court on March 3.
A 15-year-old boy from the Casey area was released pending further enquiries.