By Cam Lucadou-Wells
Three women have been arrested over an alleged violent robbery of a drunk man in central Dandenong.
The 25-year-old victim approached the women, asking them for a cigarette lighter on the corner of Scott and Lonsdale streets about 1.30am on Monday 5 August.
They punched him, causing him to fall.
While he was on the ground, his phone was stolen from his pocket and given to a male who then left the area.
The victim, who was too drunk to provide a formal statement, suffered a facial injury, police say.
Police arrested a 24-year-old from Dandenong, a 27-year-old from Dandenong and a 21-year-old from Hampton Park.
They were released pending summons.
Their male associate has not been found.
Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au, or Greater Dandenong CIU on 9767 7487.
