Assault and attempted robbery, Manly
Police are appealing for public assistance after a man was assaulted at Manly on Wednesday evening.
A 52-year-old man was walking along Cambridge Parade around 6.45pm and as he walked past Richard Russell Park he was approached by two teenage boys.
The boys demanded the man’s phone and a struggle ensured during which the man was punched twice in the back of the head. The man managed to keep his phone and the boys ran off.
The first teenager is described as Caucasian, 170cm tall, skinny build, wearing a black t-shirt and blank pants. The second teenager was of similar clothing and appearance but slightly shorter.
Police are appealing for anyone with further information or dashcam vision of the area at that time to contact police.
The man was transported to hospital where he was treated for bruising and swelling.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
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