Police are looking for info after a 76-year-old dude got attacked on Broughton Road near Tesco. The incident went down at 1.20pm on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Good news is, the man didn’t need to hit up the hospital for treatment. The suspect is said to be between 60 and 75 years old, around 5ft 10in tall, slim, and rocking a bald head. He was wearing light clothes and has a unique crouched walk. Constable Nina Zielke urged anyone who saw what went down to reach out. She’s also asking for dash cam footage from anyone in the area at that time. If you got the deets, hit up 101 and mention reference 1758 of May 20, 2025. Or if you prefer to keep it on the down low, call Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 for that anonymous tip.
Who, what, where, when, why, and how – all the deets you need to know about this assault on Broughton Road. The victim, a 76-year-old man, got attacked near Tesco around 1.20pm on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Despite the roughing up, he didn’t need any hospital treatment. The suspect is described as an older dude, between 60 and 75 years old, standing at about 5ft 10in, slim build, and bald. He was spotted in light-colored clothing, sporting a distinctive crouched walk. Constable Nina Zielke is calling on witnesses to step up and spill the beans. And if you happened to be in the area at that time with some dash cam action, make sure to get in touch. Don’t be shy – share what you know by calling 101 and mentioning reference 1758 of May 20, 2025. Or if you’re all about that stealth mode, hit up Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 to keep it on the low-low.
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