Man assaulted in Bairnsdale

A 46-YEAR-old Omeo man received serious head injuries when he was assaulted outside the supermarket in Main St, Bairnsdale, 9pm Wednesday night.

A 14-year-old boy was arrested soon afterwards and has been charged with intentionally cause serious injury and other assault -related charges.

He has been remanded in custody to appear before a Children’s Court.

Police urge anyone who witnessed the incident to phone the East Gippsland Crime Investigation Unit on 5150 2661, Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au