Osborne Park attack: Hunt for grub who knocked pensioner to the ground as he tried to board a bus in Perth
A man accused of punching a pensioner to the ground as he boarded a bus has been sought for two months.
The incident happened at a bus stop on Hutton Street in Osborne Park in Perth’s northwest shortly before 1pm on May 12.
CCTV footage captured the old man walking to the bus.
Seconds later, a second man, dressed in a dark brown leather jacket, a printed T-shirt and black jeans, pushed over the elderly passenger, who fell to the ground
Shocked passengers on the bus rushed to the aid of the elderly man, who had cuts and abrasions on his arm.
The bus driver also got out of his cabin to help the victim, along with bystanders, who helped the man back to his feet.
The 72-year-old was punched to the ground by another man (pictured) at a bus stop on Hutton Street, in Osborne Park, in Perth’s northwest, on May 12.
Passengers on the bus rushed to help the elderly man (pictured), who suffered cuts and abrasions to his arm
His alleged attacker initially got off the bus, but fled shortly afterwards.
Western Australia Police issued a public appeal on Wednesday by releasing CCTV footage of the incident, as well as images of a man they believe may assist their investigation.
The man was described as 20-30 years old, with a medium build and short dark brown hair.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
Police believe this man can help them with their investigation into the alleged incident