Dog mauls man’s hand
A Hoppers Crossing man is in hospital having plastic surgery after being attacked by a dog in Mossfiel Park. Ian Price was walking his dog about 2.50pm on Monday when a dog believed to have been an American pit bull terrier bit his hand. Paramedics went to his home and bandaged his hand, then his wife drove him to the Northern Hospital in Epping. Wyndham Council’s legislative services team is investigating. Information to the council on 9742 0777 or police on 9742 9444.
Syringe hold-up bid fails
Police are seeking information about a man who used a syringe to hold up staff at a Werribee cafe in August. Detectives said the man entered the Duncans Road premises shortly after 6am on August 29, brandishing a syringe and demanding cash before leaving on foot, empty-handed. He is described as Caucasian, in his 30s, with short, dark-blond or brown hair, blue eyes and thin build. He was wearing a black hoodie and white sneakers. Information to Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
Guns used in robbery: police
A Werribee man has been charged over an attempted armed robbery in Wodonga this month. The man, 22, and an Albury man, 20, were armed with a gun and a replica pistol when they tried to rob a liquor store about 10pm on October 1, police said. They were arrested by Wodonga detectives.
Family feud turns violent
Police are seeking witnesses to a violent family feud that left three people bleeding from stab wounds in a Point Cook driveway. Investigators said knives were first drawn on a man as he was getting out of his car when he arrived home about 10.30pm last Tuesday. Eight relatives, who were waiting in another car, emerged from the dark and assaulted him outside the house in Waves Drive. Police said two others were stabbed when those inside the house heard the attack and came out to help. Up to 12 people were involved in what police said was the escalation of an extensive family dispute. Witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact police.
