Overview
- Police say a group of males armed with machetes confronted two teenage boys on Cavell Street about 6:35pm Sunday.
- The suspects fled in a grey Land Rover that struck another car at The Esplanade and Cavell Street before heading toward the Melbourne CBD.
- The victims sustained slash wounds and were treated at the scene for minor injuries, and no arrests have been made.
- Investigators are appealing for dashcam or CCTV footage and tips via Crime Stoppers at crimestoppers.com.au or 1800 333 000.
- The attack in the busy St Kilda precinct followed public comments from commander Wayne Cheesman about a 'crime crisis' and persists despite tighter bail laws and machete drop bins.