Police continue to investigate a violent assault in Edendale, where a man was seriously injured after being attacked late on Saturday night, 15 November. The incident happened around 10.55pm near the corner of Melvin Street and Turner Street.

According to Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney from Gore CIB, the victim was approached at his home by a woman claiming she needed help with a flat tyre. After offering assistance, the man was attacked by another individual and suffered serious injuries.

Following earlier appeals, police have reviewed CCTV footage, which has helped them build descriptions of the two people involved in the assault.

The woman is described as being in her late teens or early twenties, of slim build, and about 175cm tall. She was reportedly wearing knee-high black boots, shorts, and a light-coloured hooded top, and had on a long black wig.

The man is described as having a slim build and being between 175cm and 185cm tall. He was seen wearing light-coloured, possibly grey, track pants with zip-up pockets, ankle-high boots with a dark sole, a light-coloured hooded top, and black gloves.

Detective Sergeant McKinney said, “This was a particularly vicious and unprovoked assault, where the victim was beaten unconscious and suffered serious injuries, including a fractured eye socket and a broken nose.”

He added, “Concerningly, after the victim lost consciousness, the offenders attempted to restrain him by taping his hands together behind his back. We believe the outcome for the victim could have been much worse given the severity of this attack.”

Police are continuing to appeal for information to help identify the offenders. Anyone with details is encouraged to contact Police via 105 and quote file number 251116/4977. People can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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