Traralgon police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in an unprovoked attack in a Traralgon carpark yesterday.
Police have been told the man was sitting at a bench just outside the shopping centre entry on Franklin Street when he was struck to the head without warning about 12.20pm.
The man who attacked the victim yelled at him and accused him of touching his girlfriend.
The physical assault continued out onto the road of the carpark as the victim tried to defend himself.
An acquaintance of the main offender also punched the 55-year-old man which caused him to fall to the ground before the main offender then tried to stomp on the victim’s head.
A number of witnesses in the vicinity of the attack pleaded with the men to stop.
A third man also believed known to the offenders appeared to film the incident.
The victim, who it is believed wasn’t seriously injured, was taken to hospital for treatment.
Police have released images and CCTV of three men they believe can assist with their enquiries.
The first man is described as Caucasian with a medium build and has short fair hair. He was wearing a grey windcheater and grey and white track pants.
The second man is described as Caucasian with dark hair. He was wearing a white peaked cap backwards, jeans and a black coat.
The third man is described as having a slim build and was wearing a beanie and fluro and black jacket and tradie style orange t-shirt.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
They are also appealing for anyone with information about the identity of the men involved to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report via www.crimstoppersvic.com.auExternal Link.
