Man arrested after Benalla grandmother injured in alleged e-scooter hit and run

Ms Hatch was walking towards Jolimont Railway Station from the MCG when she was allegedly confronted by a man riding an e-scooter about 11pm.

As she walked away, she was allegedly struck from behind by the e-scooter, causing her to fall to the ground and lose consciousness.

The e-scooter rider allegedly did not stop and was chased by a passer-by.

Ms Hatch was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A 46-year-old Melbourne man was arrested at an address in Thomastown today.

He is assisting police with their inquiries.

Ms Hatch’s son, Ken Bwphantom, spoke in a media conference to say she was out of a neck brace, but was still “pretty bruised and battered”.

“She’s in high spirits ... We’re still waiting on a few things to get cleared.

“They were a bit worried she might have some kidney damage as well.

“Her shoulders are very sore. But she’s in high spirits, which is good.”