Karama, Australia – A delivery driver in the northern suburbs of Darwin became the victim of a brutal assault when he was struck with a rock in what police are calling an unprovoked attack. Witnesses reported that the driver was making deliveries in Karama on Thursday evening when two people approached his vehicle and began throwing rocks, one of which hit him in the head.
Authorities responded to the scene and found the driver with significant injuries. He was immediately transported to a local hospital where he is currently being treated. His condition was described as stable but serious, as he suffered head trauma from the attack.
The assailants, who fled the scene before the police arrived, are still at large. Descriptions provided by witnesses have been vague, but authorities are canvassing the area and reviewing security footage in hopes of identifying the perpetrators.
This incident has sparked concern among local businesses and delivery drivers, who are calling for increased security measures in the area. The frequency of attacks on delivery workers has risen, coinciding with an increase in demand for delivery services, a trend partly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Community leaders are urging residents to come forward with any information that could lead to the arrest of the attackers. “We must work together to ensure our community is safe for everyone, especially those providing essential services,” one local council member stated.
The assault has also reignited debates over worker safety in the gig economy. Advocates are pushing for better protection and rights for delivery drivers, whose roles often place them in vulnerable situations.
Police are asking anyone with information about the attack to contact them. They hope that public assistance will aid in swiftly bringing those responsible to justice, sending a clear message that violence against workers is unacceptable and will be dealt with sternly.