Descriptions have been released of two people sought by police after a man was knocked unconscious in a “vicious and unprovoked” assault in Edendale.
A man in his 50s was left with serious injuries – including a broken nose and fractured eye socket – after being lured from his home by a woman claiming to need help with a flat tyre on the night of November 15.
Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney said police had reviewed surveillance video relating to the assault, which took place near the corner of Melvin and Turner St.
“The woman is described as being in her late teens or early twenties, of slim build, and approximately 175cm tall. She was wearing knee-high black boots, shorts, and a light-coloured hooded top. She is also described as wearing a long black wig,” he said.
“The man is described as having a slim build and is approximately 175cm to 185cm tall. He was wearing light coloured, possibly grey, track pants with zip-up pockets, ankle-high boots with a dark coloured sole, a light-coloured hooded top, and black gloves.”
‘Vicious and unprovoked’ attack
Just before 11pm on November 15, the woman knocked on the victim’s door, saying she had a flat tyre and needed help, police said last week.
The victim then walked with the woman until he was “accosted by a man and assaulted”.
McKinney today called the incident a “vicious and unprovoked assault”.
After the victim lost consciousness, McKinney said the pair “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,” the detective sergeant said.
Following the assault, the victim saw an SUV speeding away from the scene. Police believe the pair were inside the vehicle.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact police on 105.
