October 9th 2024.
A young woman named Poppy, who was visiting from Britain, recently shared a frightening experience she had while out with friends in Melbourne last month. It was around 11:45pm on September 21st when they were walking along Swan Street in Richmond and a group of men approached them. One of the men started waving a scarf or flag in Poppy's face, and when she tried to push him away, he punched her in the face. She doesn't remember much after that, just getting off the ground and walking away. It was a scary situation for her.
Thankfully, some bystanders stepped in to help and make sure she was okay. She recalls feeling intimidated by the group of rowdy men, as they had just come from a football game. Poppy ended up needing surgery for a fractured jaw and extensive dental work, as well as stitches on her face. She also had to have a wisdom tooth removed and now has two titanium plates in her face. Understandably, this experience has left her feeling shaken and unsafe.
Senior Constable Elissa Dykstra expressed her disgust towards the unknown man's actions, stating that any kind of violence, especially towards women, is concerning and not condoned by the police. She also mentioned that the footage of the incident was disturbing. No one should have to fear for their safety when out with friends on a Saturday night, especially not a young woman.
In an effort to find the perpetrator, the police have released images and CCTV footage of a man they believe may have information about the incident. He is described as Caucasian, medium build, between 20-30 years old, and around 176cm tall with short, dark brown hair, a beard, and mustache. He was wearing a cream jacket, white t-shirt, and black jeans at the time.
If anyone has any information about this incident, they are urged to contact Crime Stoppers either by phone or online. The police are determined to find the person responsible for this violent act and bring them to justice. In the meantime, Poppy's story serves as a reminder to always be aware of our surroundings and to look out for one another, especially in situations where we may feel vulnerable. Stay safe out there, everyone!
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