Victoria Police Homicide Squad detectives have charged three people following the death of a man in Mooroolbark on Christmas Day last year.
A 19 year old Yellingbo man, a 19 year old Glen Waverley man and a 17 year old Mooroolbark boy were all arrested on the morning of Thursday 5 November and subsequently interviewed by police.
The 19 year old Yellingbo man and the 17 year old boy have both been charged with manslaughter, while the 19 year old Glen Waverley man was charged with assault offences.
The pair charged with manslaughter will appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court and a childrens’ court on 9 November. The second 19 year old man will also appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 9 November.
The charges come following the death of a 50 year old Mooroolbark man following an alleged assault on Christmas Day last year.
Investigators were told up to eight people were involved in an altercation outside a property on Esther Crescent just before 11pm.
The 50 year old man was taken to hospital following the incident and subsequently passed away, while a 60 year old Mooroolbark woman was also taken to hospital with minor injuries.
On 27 December, police responded to a second altercation at the same address and four people were subsequently charged with affray in relation to this incident.
The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
