Man shot at soccer training

Dramatic finale: The end of a two-hour police chase in Dandenong South last Thursday. Picture: Rob Carew

A man was shot close to his eye during soccer training in Springvale South on Thursday.

Police believe he was shot by a shooter with an air rifle in a nearby park about 7.40pm. The 24-year-old victim, of Hampton Park, was treated for minor injuries by paramedics and taken to hospital in a stable condition.

Information about the incident can be phoned to Crime Stoppers, 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppers.com.au.

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