Victoria Police are appealing for public assistance following an assault by a skateboarder upon a 64-year-old man in Brighton last month, which has left the man with serious injuries.
Investigators have been told the victim was driving along Normanby Street about 12.30pm on 30 March when he came up behind a young man on an electric skateboard.
“The man in the car beeped the skateboarder, letting him know he was behind him for safety reasons,” Victoria Police said in a statement today.
“The skateboarder approached the vehicle on The Esplanade, banging on the car and verbally abusing the passenger and driver.
“The driver got out to try to calm the situation down before walking back to his car.
“The offender struck the man multiple times from behind and continued to assault him when he fell to the ground.”
Police say the young man then skated off toward Brighton baths in the Elwood direction.
The 64-year-old Brighton man suffered significant injuries including a fractured eye socket, causing him to lose part of his vision.
The offender is described as aged in his late teens to early 20s, medium build and was wearing a white t-shirt, grey shorts and Nike shoes.
Investigators have released images of a male they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
