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Arrests made for Batman Avenue brawl

Two Cairnlea men are among nine people arrested for partaking in a street brawl on January 26.

Police arrested nine men between March 25 and April 3 following a public appeal for assistance.

Police will allege two groups of approximately 50 men, who had been supporting opposing teams at a soccer game. became involved in a physical altercation while making their way towards Flinders Street railway Station after the game.

Five security marshals, who were escorting one group, attempted to break up the brawl which extended towards Russell Street. Two men were treated by paramedics after sustaining injuries to their face.

The 24-year-old was charged with affray, and will face the magistrates’ Court on June 13.

A 21-year-old Bulleen man and two 27-year old Cairnlea men were charged with affray and failing to comply with a direction to assist.

A 20-year-old Mount Duneed man, an 18-year-old Dandenong North man, and a 26-year-old St Kilda man were released pending summons for affray offences.

A 17-year-old Mount Waverley boy was issued with a caution.

Detectives have released images of a further nine men they wanted to identify in relation to the incident.

While two have been identified, there are still seven men police are wanting to speak to.

This includes four men who police believe may be from New South Wales.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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