A health worker was knocked to the ground and kicked by a gang after he was asked for a cigarette outside Dandenong Hospital. Police say the victim, a 47-year-old patient transport officer from Pakenham, was standing outside the hospital on David Street about 3.30pm on Tuesday when he was approached by three men. He was asked for a cigarette and declined. The men then argued with the victim, knocking him to the ground. He was then “kicked numerous times” while on the ground, a police spokeswoman said. A good Samaritan came to his aid, as did one of the man’s colleagues, who suffered some minor scratches and bruising during the incident.
