Shocking CCTV footage shows the moment a man was brutally beaten with a stick after refusing to sell his dog to two unknown men in Melbourne’s southeast.
The 25-year-old man was walking his husky along the Princes Hwy in Dandenong about 6pm on November 27, 2023 when he was approached by the pair, who asked to pat his dog.
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The men then asked how much the dog would be to purchase, to which the victim replied his pet was not for sale.
However, the duo grabbed the dog’s leash and attempted to steal the animal before punching the owner in the face several times, police said.
As the dog owner left the area he dropped some cash which was picked up by the two men.
According to police, the victim was again confronted by the same men a short time later and chased across the Princess Hwy and M2.
One of the men, armed with a stick, then began to beat the dog owner, with nearby CCTV capturing the violent attack.
The 25-year-old can be seen falling to the ground, with the attacker hitting him several times before running off.
The Dandenong man suffered injuries to his head and upper body.
Police have released CCTV of the attack, plus further footage of another man they think may be able to help with their investigation into the incident.
The man armed with the stick is described as Caucasian, aged in his mid to late 20s, with an average build and short black hair.
At the time he was wearing a red baseball hat, a black hooded jumper with a white motif and blue tracksuit pants with white stripes.
The second man is described as African, aged in his early 20s, with a slim build and black braided hair.
He was wearing black tracksuit pants and white shoes and was carrying a yellow soccer ball.
Anyone with any information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
