AN Aspendale Gardens man was stabbed with an arrow during a heated confrontation at Moorabbin Archery Club at the weekend.

A Cheltenham man, 22, was allegedly shooting arrows in a dangerous manner at the range, in Turner Rd, 10.30am, Sunday 21 May.

A club official, 79, approached to give some advice, but the man became aggressive and abusive towards the volunteer, a life member of the club.

The official stopped all target practice until the man left the field, which he did – but not before knocking the official’s hat off his head.

Seeing this, a man in his 40s nearby tackled the offender and both went to the ground in a scuffle broken up by bystanders.

The 22-year-old man allegedly grabbed an arrow from a quiver and lunged at the man in his 40s, striking him twice and causing minor wounds.

Bystanders restrained the offender until police arrived.

He was taken to Moorabbin police station for interview and released. He is expected to be charged on summons with assault.

Anyone with information please call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or online at crimestoppersvic.com.au.

First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 24 May 2017