Officers from Greater Manchester Police are appealing for information after a 66-year-old man working on a forecourt was attacked and knocked unconscious.
The attack took place at around 8:45pm on the Saturday 22 October at the Esso KP Garage on Victoria Avenue, Manchester.
The victim was carrying out painting maintenance on the disabled ramp to the shop when a white man, described as around 19/20 years-old, 5ft10in tall wearing a baseball cap under a hood and dark clothing, who was driving a white/silver VW Polo or Golf, jumped over the barrier and walked onto the wet paint before physically assaulting the victim who questioned his actions.
He was punched unconscious resulting in a broken hip and jaw.
Police constable Martin Mcguffie said: “This is a serious assault where after conducting initial enquiries we are keen to speak to the public who may have seen this incident happen.
“We are particularly keen to speak to someone who assisted the victim after the assault before emergency services arrived to assist, who we believe goes by the name of Lynn. If this is you, please get in touch so we can speak to you about the incident.”
Officers are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time or witnessed what happened.
Any information can be passed onto GMP by calling 101 quoting 3111 of 22/10/2022 or anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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