CFMMEU official in hospital after alleged assault at Hawthorn East site
A union official has been rushed to hospital unconscious after he and a colleague were allegedly attacked at a construction site in Melbourne's inner east.
Police are investigating after two officials from the CFMMEU were allegedly assaulted after turning up to a Hawthorn East worksite on Toorak Road just before 7.30am.
Toorak Road has been closed between Auburn Road and Tooronga Road following the incident. Credit:VicTraffic
One of the men was taken to The Alfred hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to his upper body. He was released from hospital about midday.
The other man did not need to go to hospital.
A spokeswoman for the CFMMEU said two officials had arrived on site with "all their paperwork in order" when they were "attacked and jumped" by up to seven men.
She said one of the men was knocked unconscious after being struck in the back of the head with some kind of object. He was taken to hospital and has since woken up but was "not in great shape", she said.
The investigation is now in the hands of police. They are on site investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Toorak Road is closed in both directions between Auburn Road and Tooronga Road due to the incident.
VicRoads urged motorists to allow extra time when travelling in the area.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.