BRIGHTON, Melbourne – A 76-year-old doctor was violently assaulted after coming to the aid of an unconscious man in the tranquil suburb of Brighton, Melbourne on the first day of the New Year. The doctor, on his customary morning walk, discovered an unconscious man on a nature strip along Bay Street and attempted to provide medical assistance. However, the situation took a grim turn when the unconscious man regained consciousness and attacked the doctor.
The assailant, in a fit of aggression, not only assaulted the doctor but also followed him towards his home, damaging the front door and issuing further threats. Victoria Police arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the assault, who sustained minor injuries during the altercation and was hospitalized. Authorities announced that he will be interrogated at a later date.
The victim, described as a “much loved” Jewish doctor by the local Member of Parliament for Brighton, James Newbury, sustained non-life-threatening injuries, offering some relief to his loved ones and the community at large. The doctor’s intentions to help were lauded as that of a good Samaritan, adding a layer of poignancy to the incident.
In the aftermath of the assault, Victoria Police have urged anyone with information or footage of the incident to come forward. The call extends to potential witnesses, encouraging them to contact Crime Stoppers. This incident, along with several illegal fireworks causing severe injuries in Melbourne on New Year’s Eve, has heightened the need for vigilance and community participation in maintaining safety and order.
The elderly doctor in Melbourne was assaulted after coming to the aid of an unconscious man and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The assailant has been arrested, and authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information about the incident.