LATROBE: Serious assault at Tyers
Three people have sustained significant injuries after being assaulted by a man in Tyers on Saturday afternoon (Sep. 5).
The offender, who is known to the victims, attended a Cowies Rd address about 12.30pm.
Police have been told the man assaulted an elderly man and woman, along with another man at the address while armed with what’s believed to be an axe.
He fled the address and the victims were able to call emergency services for help.
The elderly male and second man are expected to be airlifted to hospital in Melbourne with life-threatening injuries.
The elderly woman also sustained critical injuries and was taken to hospital.
A large-scale search is currently underway in the area to locate the offender, who is believed to have left the property on foot.
The man, aged in his 50s, was last seen wearing a black and mustard coloured jacket and carrying a black backpack. He may be armed with an axe and handsaw.
Anyone who sees the offender should not approach the man and immediately contact Triple Zero (000).