Police appeal for witnesses after elderly man assaulted

At 3.55pm, Wednesday 16 September the victim, an 81-year-old man from Kingswood was assaulted while he waited at the Zone A bus stop, Flinders Drive, near to the Flinders Medical Center.

The victim received serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The suspect, a 39-year-old man from Mitchell Park has been arrested in relation to the alleged offences and will undergo a medical assessment prior to any further police action.

The suspect is described as Caucasian, wearing a grey top and a black jacket.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the assault or may have dashcam footage to please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and quote reference 242491.