By Tate Papworth
Three people were taken to hospital in serious conditions after a gang of up to 15 went on a violent rampage through Sunshine on Saturday night.
Police have been told the violent spree began about 11.25pm when a group of 10 to 15 males set upon a 35-year-old Braybrook man who was walking along Hertford Street.
The group searched his pockets and made demands for his wallet before they were scared off by local residents. The Braybrook man was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Police believe the same group carried out a series of vicious assaults on Kennedy Street, including that of a 16-year-old Sunshine boy who was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
His friend, a 15-year-old Melton boy, came to his aid but was also assaulted and had his keys and phone stolen.
He was taken to hospital suffering serious injuries.
A 13-year-old Melton girl and a 13-year-old Melton boy were also confronted by the group on Kennedy Street.
The boy was assaulted and suffered minor injuries.
At the intersection of Kennedy Street and Devonshire Road, the group used a stick to assault a 14-year-old Corio girl.
She was searched for valuables and her phone was stolen.
Police believe the group continued its destruction, throwing a rock through the rear passenger window of a car parked in the street.
The offenders, all male, are described as being of African appearance and aged between 14 and 20 years of age.
Police are continuing to investigate the sequence of events. No arrests had been made at the time of publishing.
Anyone who witnessed the incidents or has information is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential on-line report at crimestoppers.com.au
