A Southland man who left his home to help a woman claiming to have a flat tyre was set upon by an accomplice and left badly injured on Saturday, police say.
At around 10.55pm, a woman knocked on the victim’s door, saying she had a flat tyre and needed help, according to a police spokesperson.
“The victim, a man in his 50s, walked with the woman to the corner of Melvin St and Turner St, where he was accosted by a man and assaulted.”
Police said the male offender assaulted the victim and tried to tie his hands behind his back during the attack.
He was left with a fractured eye socket and broken nose.
The victim saw an SUV speed away from the area following the assault, and authorities believe both the man and woman were in this car.
Police appealed to residents in the township of Edendale to come forward if they saw an SUV in the area that night or had relevant CCTV footage.
“To help us locate this vehicle, we would like to hear from any residents who have street-facing security cameras on Turner St, Melvin St, Seawood Rd or Ferry Rd, and who may have captured footage of the vehicle on Saturday night.
“We would also like to speak to anyone who saw an SUV in the Edendale township between 10pm and midnight, or anyone with other information which could assist our inquiries.
People with information are urged to contact 105 with file number 251116/4977.
