Bendigo Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested two people following an alleged assault in Bendigo last week.

It is alleged a man was approached by around nine unknown youths at a shopping centre on Mitchell Street about 4pm on Monday, March 3..

He was allegedly punched, kicked and dragged to the ground before members of the public intervened and were also assaulted in the process.

A 20-year-old Melton South man sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated by paramedics.

Upon police arrival, the offenders allegedly fled the scene on foot.

Detectives arrested two people at an address in Lockwood last Tuesday morning.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information was urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

This story based on a Victoria Police report

Bendigo police have charged a man and woman after alleged damage was caused at multiple locations around Bendigo this month.

Police will allege the duo caused damage to multiple sites on 5 May, including:

• multiple statues and paintings at a museum on Bridge Street

• a cemetery on Holdsworth Road

• a cathedral on Short Street

• a temple on Sandhurst Town Road

• an RSL soldier memorial on Pall Mall,

• and Botanical Gardens on Napier Street.

A 43-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman from Seabrook have each been charged with (x7) criminal damage and were bailed to appear before Bendigo Magistrates’ Court on 23 August.