A 14-YEAR-OLD boy was hospitalised after being attacked by a man in Cranbourne West last week.
The boy was walking along Raisell Road with two friends when a white van approached them about 11.10pm on Tuesday 22 March.
There was a verbal altercation before a man got out of the van and attacked the 14-year-old, who suffered significant facial injuries and was taken to hospital.
Police have released CCTV images of the alleged attacker, who is described as Pacific Islander in appearance, has a solid build, a short beard and at the time was wearing a dark baseball cap, black tracksuit pants, thongs, and a black T-shirt with a distinctive logo.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Senior Constable Matt Davey at Narre Warren Police Station on 9705 3111 or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
