Elderly man seriously assaulted; teenager in custody - Ashfield

Wednesday, 23 April 2025 03:05:07 PM

An elderly male has been seriously assaulted in Sydney’s inner west.

About 1pm today (Wednesday 23 April 2025) emergency services responded to reports of an assault outside a polling booth on Liverpool Road, Ashfield.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the man – believed to be in his 80’s - at the location. He was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in a serious condition.

Officers from Burwood Police Area Command arrested a 17-year-old boy at the scene. The teenager has been taken to Burwood Police Station where he is assisting with inquiries.

A crime scene has been established at the scene which will be examined by specialist police.

As investigations continue, police are urging anyone with information about the alleged assault – or was in the area at the time with any available mobile phone/dashcam footage – to contact Burwood 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.

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