Assault at Hackney during attempted robbery

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A man was assaulted when he interrupted someone trying to steal his e-bike at Hackney this morning.

Police and paramedics were called to a caravan park in Richmond Street, Hackney about 4.45am on Friday 9 October by reports of an assault.

The victim, a 60-year-old Queensland man, was awoken by noises outside his motorhome and went outside to investigate. He found an unknown man trying to steal his e-bike, which was secured to the motorhome. The victim was struck to the head with the angle grinder, and the suspect fled the scene.

Police arrived and located the e-bike a short distance away. The angle grinder was also left at the scene. Patrols searched the area but did not locate the offender. He is described as a tall man, about 191cm tall, of Caucasian appearance.

The victim sustained a laceration to his head and was treated by paramedics at the scene.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any dashcam or CCTV footage of the suspect in the area is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or 1800 333 000.