{"id":32139,"date":"2026-07-06T06:14:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T06:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/32139\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T06:14:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T06:14:16","slug":"melbourne-driver-allegedly-rams-car-and-attacks-driver-with-golf-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/32139\/","title":{"rendered":"Melbourne driver allegedly rams car and attacks driver with golf club"},"content":{"rendered":"

A golf club has been used as a weapon in a violent road rage attack in Melbourne, leaving the victim with severe bruising and his car undriveable.<\/p>\n

Police allege the victim was travelling through roadworks on the Melton Hwy, between Banchory Ave and Calder Park Dr, in Sydenham about midday on Saturday when another vehicle slammed into the back of his car several times.<\/p>\n

Once clear of the roadworks, the shaken driver pulled over \u2014 and the alleged offender did the same.<\/p>\n

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According to police, he then got out of his vehicle armed with a golf club and allegedly struck the victim in the leg and smashed his windscreen before driving off.<\/p>\n

\"Police\"PolicePolice released images and CCTV of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.\u00a0 Credit: Victoria Police<\/p>\n

The Caroline Springs man was taken to hospital with severe bruising, and his vehicle \u2014 left undriveable \u2014 was towed from the scene.<\/p>\n

Investigators have now released images and CCTV of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries. <\/p>\n

He is described as being of Pacific Islander appearance, about 180cm tall, heavy set, and wearing a red long\u2011sleeve top, dark shorts and thongs.<\/p>\n

Police are urging anyone who recognises the man or witnessed the incident to come forward.<\/p>\n

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