Police are calling for witnesses to a break-in and bashing at a community centre in Albion last week.
The Brimbank Embona armed robbery taskforce is investigating after a male employee was brutally attacked shortly after opening the Selwyn Street centre last Tuesday morning.
First Constable Roop Sodhi said the victim was opening the centre about 8.30 when he was attacked from behind by three males wearing balaclavas, one of them armed with a machete.
“They hit him with a chair and punched and kicked him repeatedly when he was on the ground,” First Constable Sodhi said.
“They entered the building with the intent to assault him or assault whoever was there.”
The offenders made no demands for cash or any other items, and nothing was stolen during the attack.
The victim suffered minor injuries, including soreness to his back and neck, as a result of the assault.
First Constable Sodhi said the victim was unable to give an accurate description of the offenders because they were wearing balaclavas, but he noticed the skin colour of their hands was brown.
Anyone with information on the attack can call the Brimbank taskforce on 9313 3325 or Crime Stoppers on
1800 333 000.
Charlene Macaulay
