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Autistic man is yelled at to shut up before being thrown to the ground and kicked in horror train attack as police chase cyclist and his signature bike
- Police have released footage of a man on a bicycle in connection with an attack on a train
- The Melbourne victim, who has autism, was attacked while riding a Lilybound train
- The victim was embarrassed and had “considerable mental stress” from the incident
- Victoria Police urged anyone with information about the incident to call them
An autistic man has been left with ‘significant mental stress’ after being yelled at on a train to ‘shut up’ before being thrown to the ground and kicked.
Victoria Police released CCTV footage on Wednesday in a bid to locate a man who may be able to help them with their investigation into the brutal Melbourne train attack.
Police said Marcus, 31, from Wantirna, was approached by a man on a Lilydale train between Ringwood and Lilydale stations at about 7:30am on September 23.
The man told Marcus to shut up before throwing him to the ground.
Marcus was then knocked to the ground and kicked before the man fled the train.
Victoria Police are looking for a man (pictured) after an attack on an autistic man in Melbourne in September
According to police, Marcus suffered bruises and significant mental problems as a result of the attack.
At a Victoria Police press conference on Wednesday, Marcus and his mother spoke about the “traumatic” incident on the eve of the AFL’s big final holiday.
Marcus’ mother described her son as a young man with a “passion for trains.”
“We have worked hard for over 20 years to make sure Marcus feels safe in the community. This incident has put us a bit behind schedule,” she said.
Marcus said he felt “embarrassed and hurt” after the incident.
“I had a very bruised head and forehead,” he said.
Marcus’ mother said that despite the attack, her son is still enthusiastic about trains and has not been deterred from travelling.
A Victoria Police spokesperson labeled the attack “unacceptable” and said police are appealing to the public to contact them with any information.
The man who wants to speak to police was described as white, in his mid-thirties, bald, wearing a black cap with a white pattern, black sweater, black puffer vest, black track pants and black runners.
He was seen riding a dark-colored mountain bike.
Anyone with information that could help investigators should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Images show images of a man (photo) on a dark-colored mountain bike in connection with a train attack