In short:
Two men arrested in Hoppers Crossing have been charged over an alleged armed home invasion in Lara on 13 April 2026, in which two tradesmen were seriously assaulted and hospitalised. Both men faced Wyndham Magistrates’ Court today, with three alleged offenders still outstanding.
Three offenders still outstanding
Two men have been charged following an alleged home invasion and assault at a Lara property last month that left two tradesmen with serious injuries.
Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives arrested the pair this morning after executing search warrants in Hoppers Crossing as part of the ongoing investigation.
The incident occurred about 11.40am on Monday, 13 April 2026, when five male offenders approached two men who were working on a property on Sparrowhawk Avenue, Lara.
Police allege the offenders entered the premises and assaulted the victims with weapons following a confrontation. Both a 36-year-old man and a 35-year-old man were taken to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries. The offenders fled the scene.
Following the search warrants executed in Hoppers Crossing this morning, a 34-year-old man and a 44-year-old man were arrested and interviewed.
Both men have been charged with:
- Aggravated home invasion (offensive weapon)
- Aggravated burglary (offensive weapon)
- Intentionally cause serious injury (gross violence)
- Intentionally cause injury
- Violent disorder
The two men faced Wyndham Magistrates’ Court today.
Detectives believe three offenders remain outstanding and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has footage, or holds information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report anonymously at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
