Man, 72, knocked over during ‘assault’ as he boards bus in Osborne Park, Perth
An elderly man has been floored by a stranger as he boarded a bus in Perth.
The victim received cuts and grazes during the incident, which resembled a heavy bump more commonly seen on the football field.
WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Elderly man floored while getting onto bus.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.The 72-year-old was approaching the bus door on Hutton St, Osborne Park about 12.50pm on May 12 when a man charged into him, knocking him to the ground, security vision released by police showed.
The bus driver and passengers raced to help the man back to his feet.
“The offender boarded the bus and after a short time left the area on foot,” WA Police said in a statement.
Police have described the incident as an assault and are keen to speak to the other man involved.
Authorities are hopeful a clip of the incident, captured from the bus and made public, can help track him down.
The man police want to speak to is believed to be between 20 and 30, with a medium build and short, dark brown hair.
Scarborough Police are investigating and anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers.
