Elderly man attacked with makeshift weapon in front of children in terrifying home invasion
An elderly man has been attacked in front of two children during a violent home invasion in Western Australia.
WA Police say a man entered the unlocked home of an 83-year-old man on Truarn Street in Mandurah on Wednesday about 9pm.
They say he challenged the 83-year-old to a fight. He then bashed the man with a “flail-type weapon” – a rope with a heavy object attached at the end.
Seven News understands two children, an 11-year-old boy and a girl, 12, were inside the home during the attack.
Police are yet to make any arrests, but they say the man was headed towards Burley Street.
He’s described as being in his 40s, dark skinned, 180cm tall with a stocky build and shoulder-length dark hair.
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The 83-year-old is currently in a stable condition with a fractured cheekbone and lacerations at Royal Perth Hospital.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page.
