Melbourne men are recovering after a vicious and unprovoked attack in Bendigo’s CBD early yesterday morning.
Sergeant Tony Kekich said the Melbourne men aged 18 and 19 were walking south along Pall Mall about 2 am when they were approached by two men walking north.
Sgt Kekich alleged the attackers began punching the two victims.
Police described the attack as vicious and unprovoked.
One victim was knocked to the ground and his head repeatedly stomped on.
The offenders fled as witnesses phoned police.
Sgt Kekich said the victims were taken to Bendigo Hospital, one with head injuries.
Both were later released.
Police searched the area and later arrested two suspects in Mundy Street.
An 18-year-old man from Goornong and a 19-year-old man from Eaglehawk, have been charged with recklessly causing serious injury and intentionally causing injury.
They were bailed and will appear in the Bendigo Magistrates Court in July.
Sgt Kekich said police were appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Bendigo police on 5448 1300.