Broken Hill detectives are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in the state’s far west earlier this year.
On Saturday 15 August 2026, officers attached to Barrier Police District received a report of an assault near a hotel on Blende Street, Broken Hill, the night before.
Police were told about 11.30pm on Friday 14 August 2026, two men had been walking near the intersection of Oxide and Blende Street, when they were approached by an unknown man who began making offensive comments towards the pair.
He then approached one of the men – aged 44 – before assaulting him and leaving the scene.
Following the report, Broken Hill officers commenced an investigation into the incident.
As investigations continue, police are hoping to speak with a man who was seen in the area at the time.
He is described as being in his late teens/early twenties and was last seen wearing a black jumper with white and blue writing, tracksuits pants and rainbow shoes.
Anyone with information about the man or the incident is urged to contact Broken Hill Police Station 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
