Wodonga man charged after Melrose Primary crossing supervisor assault

Emergency service workers were called to Silva Drive about 8am on June 25.

A female crossing supervisor, 82, was reportedly assaulted.

The incident allegedly occurred outside Melrose Primary School as students were arriving for classes.

Police launched an investigation and questioned a 48-year-old man as part of their enquiries.

Wodonga Senior Sergeant Joel Hughes yesterday confirmed a summons had been issued to the man.

It was unclear what charges the man is facing, but they relate to assault.

"A 48-year-old Wodonga man has been charged with assault-related offences," Senior Sergeant Hughes said.

"He has been summonsed to appear at the Wodonga Magistrates Court on December 14."

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Police last month appealed for information and for witnesses to come forward.

The crossing worker was said to have been left shaken by what allegedly occurred.

She received minor injuries.

In other Wodonga police news, officers are investigating a car fire on the Bandiana Link.

Firefighters were called to the road, near the Hume Freeway, about 6am on Friday.

The abandoned vehicle was well alight and was quickly extinguished by firefighters.

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