On Monday the 25^th February at around 7.30 pm an assailant armed with an axe confronted a thirty-two-year-old male victim in parkland near Hewish Road in Croydon. The assailant demanded cash and when the victim reported that he did not have any the assailant fled only to be arrested a short time later by Protective Service Officers at the Croydon Railway Station.

If you have been the victim of an armed robbery or other violent crime contact Victims of Crime Compensation & Counselling Services for free assistance, advice and support on 1800 000 055 or make an enquiry now at www.victimsofcrime.com.au or email: support@victimsofcrime.com.au

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