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Elderly man fighting for life after assault on early morning walk

From ABC Australia · () English

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  • A 74-year-old man is in critical condition after being assaulted during his early morning walk in Yennora, Western Sydney.
  • Police believe the man suffered serious head injuries and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
  • The victim, described as a peaceful man and a father of three, was found by neighbors.

A 74-year-old man is fighting for his life after suffering critical head injuries in what police believe was an assault in Yennora, Western Sydney. The incident occurred early Saturday morning.

We'd ask for members of the community, anyone who has seen or heard anything … to contact police.

— Brenton SommervillePolice appeal for information regarding the assault.

Emergency services were called to Orchardleigh Street around 4:40 a.m. following reports of a man with serious head injuries. He was transported to Westmead Hospital and remains in a critical condition. Police have been unable to speak with the victim.

He's nice and quiet and do walking every morning, that's what I saw.

— John SauA neighbor describing the victim's routine.

Neighbors discovered the injured man, who is known for his regular early morning walks in the area. Acting Fairfield City Police Area Commander Brenton Sommerville stated that the man appeared to be the victim of an assault. Police are urging anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area this morning to contact them.

The neighbour across the road; one guy, he punched him from the back; he's aged 75, can you imagine, 75?

— Joshua AlbrownA neighbor expressing shock and describing the victim.

Neighbors described the victim as a peaceful man and a devoted father of three. One neighbor recounted seeing the man on his routine walk, which he typically begins around 4:30 a.m. The assault is particularly shocking as the victim is known for his quiet routine.

He's a very peaceful man … and I'm still like wondering what's going on with him and why the guy punched him from the back.

— Joshua AlbrownA neighbor reflecting on the victim's character and the attack.
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