Police investigate 'shocking' supermarket attack on Jewish men
Two men have been attacked outside a Melbourne supermarket in what police suspect was an anti-Semitic incident.
Police say a 50-year-old man stepped in to assist after witnessing another man being subjected to anti-Semitic abuse at a supermarket on Glen Huntley Road, Elsternwick at 10.30pm on Sunday.
Upon doing so, police allege the 50-year-old was punched and knocked to the ground.
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A man has been subjected to anti-Semitic abuse at a supermarket on Glen Huntley Road. 9News
A 33-year-old man was arrested and was assisting police with enquiries.
The victim, Coby Gozlan, told 9News the attack was shocking.
"I am in shock that it happened somewhere like here in Australia," he said.
"Also to happen in such a quiet area."
Police are looking to identify the person who was on the receiving end of the alleged anti-Semitic abuse and urged them to come forward.
Anyone with information can make a report to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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