Police still searching for men allegedly behind ‘cowardly’ Melbourne bus attack

Police are still looking for the group of men allegedly behind a “cowardly” attack on a Melbourne bus last month, which left a woman with a traumatic brain injury.

Three women were allegedly kicked and punched by a group of approximately eight men while on a bus from Dandenong Railway Station to Doveton around 7.40pm on February 26.

One of the victims suffered a mild traumatic brain injury and broken nose, while the other two were left with bruising.

Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton described the attack as “cowardly” and “ridiculous”, while speaking to 3AW on Tuesday.

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Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton described the attack as ‘cowardly’ and ‘ridiculous’. NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw Credit: News Corp Australia

“It was actually a very serious attack,” Mr Patton said.

“For something like this to happen on public transport is just horrendous, obviously very disturbing.”

Investigators have released an image of two males who may be able to assist with enquiries.

Mr Patton called on anyone with information to come forward.

Supplied Editorial Investigators have released an image of two males who may be able toassist with enquiries after three women were allegedly assaulted in Doveton.Picture: Victoria Police
Investigators have released an image of two males who may be able to assist with enquiries after three women were allegedly assaulted in Doveton. Victoria Police Credit: Supplied

“We still don’t have the offenders for that (the attack),” he said.

“Local detectives are trying to identify the offenders and txjmtzywhey’ve put up some footage.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report via its website.