Police have arrested wanted man Todd Menegaldo over a violent attack that led to the death of another man in Melbourne’s CBD earlier this month.
Seddon man Andrew Truman, 44, died in hospital suffering significant head injuries after he was attacked while walking on Elizabeth Street from Flinders Street about 6.30pm on October 9.
Police had been looking for Menegaldo, of no fixed address, for the last three weeks in their investigation into Truman’s death.
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He was arrested this afternoon by detectives at a boarding house in Moonee Ponds.
The 33-year-old is expected to be interviewed as part of the investigation into the attack, which they believe may have been targeted.
Following his October 12 death in hospital, Truman – who lived with an intellectual disability and was a popular footballer – was remembered by loved ones as a “vibrant, independent, courageous man who was unafraid to be himself”.
“He was a marvellous and fierce supporter of the LGBTQIAP+ community and a proud gay man,” his brother told 9News after his death.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.
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