A MAN is in custody after punching a security guard at the Little Bridge bus stop.
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The young man was stopped by the security guard after he was suspected of stealing a meat tray from Coles.
Ballarat Police Sergeant Neville Leishman said the man then punched the security guard in the face, before he was pinned to the ground until police arrival.
The security guard sustained minor injuries to his nose and was taken to Ballarat Base Hospital for observation.
The offender was taken to Ballarat Police Station for interviewing.
Any witnesses to the incident are urged to contact Ballarat Police Station on 5336 6000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.