Hor-ror At-tack on 82-Year-Old Man — Police Hunt E-Scooter Rider After a Disturbing Act Was Allegedly Caught on Camera
Police have issued a public appeal to help find a teenage e-scooter rider after he allegedly assaulted an elderly man, and then took photos of him as he laid on the ground.
The series of events unfolded after an 82-year-old man spotted a teen on an electric scooter on the Blind Creek Trail between Bond Street and Lewis Road in Melbourne’s Ferntree Gully about 1.30pm on July 6.
Investigators have been told the man yelled out at the teen, who he thought was going too fast on the scooter.
Police have issued a public appeal to help locate a young e-scooter rider after he allegedly hit an elderly man in the face and head multiple times in Ferntree Gully. Picture: Victoria Police
“It is believed the male offender then verbally abused the victim before striking him to the face and head multiple times, causing the victim to fall to the ground,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said.
“Officers have been told the offender then stood beside the victim while he was on the ground and struck him again when he got up onto his feet.
“The victim fell a second time and whilst on the ground, the offender took photographs of the victim.”
Police understand the elderly man was helped by witnesses as the teen fled the scene on an orange and black e-scooter.
Police believe the man was attacked again a short time later on Rankin Road, with the teenager allegedly striking him from behind.
The man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
He suffered significant bruising, lacerations to his face and bleeding.
Images of a young man that investigators believe could assist with inquiries have now been released.
He has been described as aged between 16 and 18 years old, with a slim build and blond hair.
He was also seen wearing dark coloured clothing and a motorcycle helmet.
Police are urging any witnesses or anyone with relevant information or CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.
Information can be provided by contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.
