By Brendan Rees
Casey Crime Investigation Unit is appealing for witnesses following an assault outside the Empire Nightclub in Narre Warren during the early hours of Sunday 29 October.
About 12.30am, police say there was an argument over a seating booth involving two groups which turned into a “push and shove.”
Detective Senior Constable Peter Warden said after the parties had been ejected by security the alleged scuffle continued on the street.
He said two parties between 10 and 12 people have been allegedly involved in an assault about 50 metres from the nightclub near Lauderdale Road.
“The push and shove was dealt with pretty quickly. Both parties have been kicked out, and it was down on the road away from security cameras where the next part of all these injuries has happened,” Det Sen Const Warden said.
He said a female and male were treated at hospital, adding “there was quite severe swelling and bruising to the face region and the others (involved) were just some minor injuries.”
Police are making inquiries with the alleged offenders.
“Obviously, when they entered the venue, they have a scanner licence so centre management they’ve given us the names of those people,” Det Sen Const Warden said.
“So it’s a call for independent witnesses as to what’s happened.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Casey Crime Investigation Unit on 9705 3111.
