A Frankston man remains in a critical condition after an alleged late-night assault in Charon Court.
Victoria Police said officers responded to reports of an injured man about 11pm on Sunday, 7 June.
Police allege three men became involved in a physical altercation outside a home before two men fled on foot.
A 37-year-old Frankston man suffered critical injuries and remains in hospital.
Two women were inside the home at the time. Police said they did not suffer physical injuries.
Police Seize Weapons During Search
Detectives searched a Frankston address on Wednesday as part of the investigation.
Police said officers seized hatchets, knives, a baseball bat and an imitation firearm.
Police have not said whether any of those items were used in the alleged assault.
Two Men Charged With Attempted Murder
Police have charged a 43-year-old man of no fixed address with attempted murder and stalking.
They have also charged a 52-year-old man of no fixed address with attempted murder.
Both men were due to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
Police said the parties knew each other.
Frankston Crime Pressure Remains High
The alleged assault comes as Frankston continues to record high crime numbers.
Crime Statistics Agency data shows Frankston recorded 17,293 offences in the year ending December 2025.
That figure gives the city a recorded offence rate of 11,894.2 per 100,000 people, compared with the statewide rate of 8,885.5.
Frankston also recorded 2,505 crimes against the person, including 1,429 assault and related offences.
Total recorded offences in Frankston fell slightly from 17,386 in 2024, but the latest data shows violent and public safety-related crime remains a major local issue.
The charges remain allegations. Both men are entitled to the presumption of innocence.
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