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Constable Vicky Mullan said police don’t know what sparked the attack, but the offender appeared “agitated” at being forced to wait in line for the car wash.
“Just a road rage incident, with the offender being impatient to get into the car wash, is all we can determine at this stage,” Mullan said.
The thug fled the scene in a silver Haval H6 SUV without stopping to help the victim.
The victim went home before later taking a taxi to Dandenong Hospital after realising his vision had been impacted by the assault.
Scans revealed the victim suffered a broken nose and a fractured eye socket, for which he is awaiting eye surgery.
He may have permanent vision loss in one of his eyes and has been warned that sneezing or blowing his nose may cause further damage to his eye.
“It’s a completely unprovoked attack, very serious injuries to the victim,” Mullan said.
“He’s shaken up, but he was in good spirits when I last spoke to him.
“But obviously concerned that this male is still out there and worried it could happen to someone else.”
Police have released CCTV footage of a man they believe can assist with their enquiries.
They believe the area would have been busy at the time and are urging witnesses to come forward.
“We have CCTV footage and we suggest you hand yourself in, because someone that knows you will see that and it’s better you hand yourself into us. We will identify you,” Mullan said.
“You’ve potentially caused someone lifelong damage to their eye. It’s just not good enough [and] the public don’t deserve that.”
