Warburton Police are appealing for any witnesses of an assault in East Warburton to come forward and share what they know.
At about 2.15pm on Saturday 4 May, a 67-year male from East Warburton was assaulted by an unknown male.
The altercation took place on Woods Point Road, East Warburton near the intersection with Cement Creek Road.
Traffic was banked up at this location, the victim got out of his vehicle to try to establish the reason for the traffic disruption. While standing next to his vehicle, an unknown male ran towards the victim andpunched him 10-12 times while yelling obscenities.
After about a minute, bystanders pulled the offender off the victim and the victim fled in fear. The victim sustained minor facial injuries including a black left eye, swollen cheek and lip. The victim’s glasses were also knocked off his face and were slightly damaged.
The offending male is described as being of Middle Eastern descent, about 25-35 years of age, 185cm tall of medium build with short black hair and a black moustache. He was well dressed in a green and white shirt, suit pants and a gold watch.
The victim believes the suspect was with a larger group of people of Middle Eastern nationality, who were all driving expensive vehicles.
Police are seeking witnesses, dashcam or phone footage from any bystanders.
Please contact Leading Senior Constable Jarvie of Warburton Police on 59662006.
