Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox.
Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox.
A large group of youths have allegedly bashed and robbed beachgoers in a wild brawl on the St Kilda foreshore in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Police said they struggled to contain the violent scenes as young people of African appearance fought each other and assaulted bystanders just before 3am.
A large group of youths have allegedly bashed and robbed beachgoers in a wild brawl on the St Kilda foreshore in the early hours of Thursday morning. Vision: Seven News Melbourne.
Using music as a catalyst to connect strangers, the interactive installation involving vibrant piano's placed in unusual locations has returned to Melbourne's streets.
Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton apologises to the former policeman 44 years after he was forced to resign for refusing to protect a paedophile priest.
They came in their thousands again. Some loud, some angry, some just their to lend their support. Throughout Australia people took to the streets to vocalise their opposition to an increasingly controversial national holiday.
Up Next
No tolerance for Australia Day violence: Victoria police
'I'm ashamed': 3AW presenter on second drink-driving offence
On Thursday morning's Ross and John breakfast show, John Burns interrupted the program to confess he'd recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.061 during a roadside breath test last year.
A 30-year-old Skye man has been charged following a spate of car thefts including one in which a teenager was dragged along the side of the road trying to save her dog.
A large group of youths have allegedly bashed and robbed beachgoers in a wild brawl on the St Kilda foreshore in the early hours of Thursday morning. Vision: Seven News Melbourne.
Disturbing video footage of the brawl has emerged that shows young men and women kicking and punching each other.
Police said the large gang were wanted over a series of robberies and assaults at the beach and surrounding areas, which started about 11pm on Wednesday night.
A 16-year-old boy and his friends were allegedly punched in the face and robbed on the foreshore with youths stealing their phones, watches and the shirts off their backs.
His father Alex Carter said his son had been left traumatised by the alleged assault.
Advertisement
"They left them standing half nude in the street," Mr Carter told Channel 7.
"These guys are so clever the way they do it (the robberies), that it just sort of looks like a couple of teenagers having a bit of fun."
You will now receive updates fromAM & PM Update Newsletter
AM & PM Update Newsletter
Get the latest news and updates emailed straight to your inbox.
Police were called to The Esplanade about 2.55am after 60 youths trashed a McDonald's restaurant, throwing chairs and smashing a window.
"Unfortunately last night we had a large number of youth attend, of African appearance, who have engaged in anti-social behaviour," Inspector Jason Kelly told reporters on Thursday.
"Their behaviour was just totally unacceptable and I'd call on them to come forward and hand themselves in before we track them down."
Anyone with any information or footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Save articles for later.
Subscribe for unlimited access to news. Login to save articles.
Return to the homepage by clicking on the site logo.