A man was rushed to hospital with bleeding on the brain after a gang of violent thieves dragged him to the ground.
The thugs remain at large after four random attacks in the space of 12 hours in Sydney’s inner west on Saturday leaving four people injured.
Three other victims had wallets and mobile phones stolen in robberies in Enmore, Marrickville, Ashfield and North Strathfield between 12.20am and 1.30pm.
A man suffered bleeding on the brain after gang attacked him when he parked his car in Enmore, Sydney
Police are now trying to track down the thugs who left the 64-year-old man fighting for his life
Police are now trying to track down the thugs who left the 64-year-old man fighting for his life in hospital.
He was grabbed after getting out of his car when he parked in Newington Street, Enmore, at around 1pm.
He was approached by two men who pulled him to the ground and he smashed his head during the assault.
A witness saw them leaving the area in a dark-coloured hatchback.
The man’s wallet was taken and he was rushed to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
His condition has since improved and is now said to be in a stable condition surrounded by his family, according to 7News.
John Townsend was grabbed from behind as he walked home from the train station in Ashfield early on Saturday morning
‘They caught me completely off guard,’ Mr Townsend told 7News after he was assaulted
The first attack took place in Ashfield at 12.20am on Saturday, when John Townsend was grabbed from behind as he walked home from the train station.
‘They caught me completely off guard, pushed me to the ground and started kicking my face and body,’ he told 7News.
He suffered facial injuries and had his personal belongings stolen.
Forensics officers were at the scene to pick up evidence as the hunt for the gang was launched
Just five hours later, a 31-year-old man was walking in North Stratfield when he was targeted and threatened.
He decided to hand over his property to the men but during a struggle he suffered an injury to his elbow after falling to the ground.
The offenders were seen fleeing from the scene in a dark-coloured hatchback – similar to the one seen during the attack on the 64-year-old man.
The final attack just 30 minutes after the man was attacked in Enmore.
Four attacks in under 12 hours across Sydney’s inner west started at 12.20am on Saturday
A 27-year-old man was walking in Marrickville when, again, he was grabbed from behind, pulled to the ground and lost consciousness.
When he came to he was aware of three men going through his pockets and taking his mobile phone and wallet.
They were seen getting into a black hatchback which had already been reported stolen, NSW Police said.
Inspector Geoff Olsen, from NSW Police, addressed the media after the random attacks
A police spokesman said: ‘This car was located a short time later in a laneway in Dulwich Hill.
‘Police believe the four incidents are linked.
‘One male has been described as Black African appearance, aged in his early to mid 20s, 155-160cm tall, wearing track pants and a black jacket.
‘Another has been described as Middle Eastern/Mediterranean appearance, aged in his early to mid 20s, 165-170cm tall, with a ponytail, track pants and a black jacket.’
Witnesses are urged to contact police or CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page.