Appeal following serious assault - Wagga Wagga

Thursday, 16 May 2024 04:49:26 AM

Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in the state’s Riverina region.

About 9.05pm on Thursday 11 April 2024, emergency services were called to Pinaroo Drive, Glenfield Park, following reports a man had been found unconscious on a footpath.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a 27-year-old man at the scene for serious head injuries before he was taken to Canberra Hospital in a critical condition.

Officers attached to Riverina Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Police have been told the man had planned to walk from Ashmont to Tollund at about 8pm before he was found unconscious.

It is believed he may have been assaulted with a blunt weapon.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information into the incident is urged to call police 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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