Sydney teen attacked Marrickville love triangle NSW attack

  • A teen was assaulted after he was beaten by a man passing him by in a taxi 
  • Matthew St Vincent was visiting a friend in Marrickville when he was attacked
  • ‘He grabbed me by the throat and starting throwing punches at me,’ he said
  • The cruel beating only ceased when a passing motorist stopped and intervened 
  • Mr St Vincent said he knew the man who attacked him and his girlfriend 

A teenager caught up in a love triangle has been viciously assaulted after he was beaten by a friend’s boyfriend who was passing by in a taxi and recognised him. 

Matthew St Vincent was visiting a friend in Marrickville when the attacker, who is believed to be the boyfriend of a girl he knows, jumped out the car and began the violent take down.

‘He grabbed me by the throat and starting throwing punches at me,’ he told 9 News.

Matthew St Vincent (pictured) was assaulted after he was beaten by a man passing him by in a taxi

The 18-year-old was visiting a friend in Marrickville when he was viciously attacked

The 18-year-old was visiting a friend in Marrickville when he was viciously attacked

‘He got me to the ground and kept on throwing punches and punches.’

The cruel pummelling only ceased when a passing motorist stopped and intervened.

Left bloody and bruised, the 18-year-old was later taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for treatment.

Mr St Vincent said he knew the man who attacked him and believes he was assaulted because of his close relationship with the man’s girlfriend. 

The cruel beating only ceased when a passing motorist stopped and intervened 

The cruel beating only ceased when a passing motorist stopped and intervened 

Friends of the victim however claim the victim was ‘infatuated’ with the girl and has been asked a number of times to stay away but say he continues to go to Marrickville where she lives. 

Marrickville police are investigating and want to hear from anyone with more details.  

 Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 



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