Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for assistance from the public after a woman was hit by an e-scooter following an AFL match in East Melbourne last Friday night.
After the match the 81-year-old woman was walking towards Jolimont Railway Station from the MCG when she was confronted by a man riding an e-scooter about 11pm on Friday 3 May.
The man told the woman to move off the footpath and she explained that the footpath is not for vehicles and walked around him.
As the woman walked away, she was struck from behind by the e-scooter, causing her to fall to the ground and lose consciousness.
The e-scooter rider did not stop and was chased by a passer-by and last seen heading west from the Swan Street Bridge.
The victim was conveyed to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries where she is still recovering from the incident.
Police are continuing their investigation into the incident and have today released CCTV of a man they are hoping to identify and speak to about the incident.
The man is perceived to have to have very fair skin with a stocky build, average height, straight blonde/brown hair, and grey/blue eyes.
He was wearing thick lensed glasses causing his eyes to appear magnified and a red jacket in shiny, waterproof material.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
