Men gang-bashed at Springvale cafe

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Two men in their 50’s have been gang-bashed and robbed after leaving a café on Sandown Road, Springvale.

The victims were approached by up to five males on the footpath outside Café Istanbul about 3.30am on Tuesday 20 November.

One of the robbers demanded cigarettes and then cash from the men.

The group then repeatedly punched and kicked the victims and brought them to ground.

One of the men had his phone and wallet stolen.

The other man was searched by the attackers but no property was taken.

The robbers described as Islander appearance walked away, west along Sandown Road.

Both victims sustained minor injuries, but didn’t require hospitalisation.

Any information to Dandenong CIU on 9767 7487 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.