Police including a dog unit were called to the suburb of Balaclava and spoke to members of the public. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON
A spokeswoman said officers were called to Lancefield St about 6.05pm today after a man was assaulted.
He sustained injuries and the alleged offender fled the scene, she said.
Police were now looking for him.
A reporter at the scene said he saw armed police and dog handlers around the street and officers speaking to members of the public.
