March 22nd, 2025Two arrested following alleged assault in Bendigo CBD

Detectives from the Bendigo Crime Investigation Unit have arrested two people following two alleged assaults in Bendigo’s CBD last month.

The two teenagers were arrested last week after an investigation into an alleged affray involving a group of teenagers on Bull Street on February 9, where three victims were injured in the early hours of the morning.

In the first incident, a 28-year-old Bendigo man was allegedly assaulted by the group, sustaining serious injuries that required hospital treatment.

A second 28-year-old man, also from Bendigo, was allegedly attacked during the same incident. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was also taken to hospital.

The group then fled before approaching a 32-year-old Bendigo man at the intersection of Queen and Mitchell streets around 1.45am, where they allegedly assaulted him.

Following an extensive investigation, local detectives have charged two individuals including:

• A 16-year-old boy from Bendigo has been charged with 13 offences, including violent disorder, affray, intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing injury, and unlawful assault. He was bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.

• An 18-year-old man from Kangaroo Flat has also been charged with 13 offences, including violent disorder, affray, intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing injury, and unlawful assault. He was bailed to appear at Bendigo Magistrates’ Court on June 6.

The investigation remains ongoing, and police anticipate further arrests.

Anyone who has information is 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