By XAVIER SMERDON
POLICE are investigating a wild brawl at a Hoppers Crossing McDonald’s that left two men with stab wounds.
On Saturday 14 January around 2.45am police were called to the McDonald’s on the corner of Heaths Rd and Morris Rd after a group of up to eight men attacked two other men.
Officer in Charge of the Werribee Crime Investigation Unit, Detective Senior Sergeant John Johnston, told Star the violent incident occurred after the victims had an altercation with a smaller group of men.
The argument took place in the car park of the McDonald’s but broke up after some of the participants left the scene.
They later returned however with up to six friends, wielding “sharp weapons” and the fight made its way into the restaurant.
“It’s obviously a numbers issue with six to eight people against two,” Det Sen Sgt Johnston said.
“The two men attempted to take refuge in the McDonald’s and an attendant sensed the urgency of the matter and let them in.
“Unfortunately the staff member was unable to lock the doors in time and the other men then entered as well.”
One of the victims received stab wounds and was taken to Footscray hospital while the other one received lacerations but refused treatment.
Det Sen Sgt Johnston encouraged the men involved to come forward.
“Obviously when we’re talking about various sharp weapons, that’s very dangerous,” he said.
“People make spur of the moment decisions but the consequences can last a lifetime.
“We have CCTV footage of the incident but we would appeal to the persons to come forward voluntarily.”
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
