Man dies in hospital after attack in Melbourne CBD during weekday rush hour

A man has died in hospital after being attacked in Melbourne’s CBD earlier this week.

The 44-year-old man from Seddon, in Melbourne’s inner west, was walking along Elizabeth Street near Flinders Street station on Wednesday evening when a man approached him and punched him in the head.

The victim was taken to hospital with significant head injuries.

He died on Saturday.

Homicide investigators conducted a “significant search” for Todd Menegaldo in the days since the attack.

According to police, he is known by the nickname “Rooster” and is a black and white cross Staffordshire terrier.

He is described as being around 180-185cm tall and slim.

He is known to frequent the business district around Elizabeth Street and Flinders Street stations, as well as Mildura and Bendigo.

He was last seen wearing a purple zip-up sweater, dark jeans and a yellow hat.

Police are asking anyone who sees him not to approach him but to contact Triple-0

Anyone with further information can also contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.