An investigation has commenced after an elderly man was seriously assaulted in Griffith at the weekend.
About 6.40pm (Saturday 5 September 2020), an 80-year-old man was walking east along Yambil Street when he was confronted by a younger man.
The younger man assaulted the older man causing him to fall to the ground where the assault continued. A number of witnesses intervened, and the younger man ran away.
The injured man was treated at the scene before being taken to Griffith Base Hospital suffering a number of facial fractures. He has since been airlifted to Canberra Hospital where he remains in a serious condition.
Police are now searching for a man described as having a dark complexion, with dark hair that is cut in a distinctive style with short sides and thick on top.
At the time he was wearing a red flannelette shirt with tight jeans.
Anyone with information that may be able to assist the investigation is asked to contact police at Murrumbidgee Police District, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
