Police investigating a hit and run in Sydney's Inner West have released CCTV in an appeal for public assistance.
Just after 4.30am on Sunday 28 May 2023, emergency services were called to the intersection of Parramatta and Bridge roads at Stanmore, following reports of a crash involving a stolen BMW sedan and a pedestrian.
On arrival, officers from Leichhardt Police Area Command located a 31-year-old man suffering serious injuries to his face and torso.
He was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in a critical condition.
A crime scene was established, with officers attached to the Crash Investigation Unit investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As inquiries continue, police have released CCTV of a man who may be able to assist investigators.
He has been described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, of slim build, with black hair and brown eyes.
The man is depicted in the vision wearing a black shirt, black shorts and a face mask.
Anyone with further information is urged to come forward.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
