Assault on a thirty three year old man in Melbourne

In St Kilda East, Victoria a man was seriously assaulted with a torch resulting in serious head injuries. Police is seeking assistance to find the offender perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged 25 to 35-years-old, brown hair with a pale complexion, missing teeth and was wearing black rim glasses at the time of the incidence.

Comfit of the attacker, perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged 25 to 35-years-old, brown hair with a pale complexion, missing teeth. Source: Victoria Police

A thirty three year old man from Point Cook was assaulted in the early hours on 6^th October in St Kilda East, Melbourne.

The victim was delivering packages in Wilgah Street when he was attacked. The offender punched the victim and assaulted him with a torch. The injured man was left unconscious on the road while the offender left the scene.

According to The Age website, the victim came to Australia from Pakistan six years ago.

As per the Police, the offender is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged 25 to 35-years-old, brown hair with a pale complexion, missing teeth and was wearing black rim glasses.

Detective Senior Constable Shoshanna Epstein of Victoria Police said it was a pretty horrific assault.

"It's an unprovoked assault on a, by all accounts, gentle and kind man just going about his job," she said.

Police has released a comfit of the attacker which shows distinctive gaps between the teeth.

Port Phillip Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the incident.

Police urge anyone who witnessed the assault or who has information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.