Victorian grandfather allegedly bashed in sickening road rage attack
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A Victorian grandfather has spoken of the shocking moment he was randomly followed and allegedly bashed in a road rage attack.
Phillip Mitchell's trip to the local shops to buy groceries took a violent turn when he was allegedly assaulted.
The 54-year-old grandpa was travelling along Wiltshire Lane in Delacombe, near Ballarat, about 6.30pm on May 13, when a driver allegedly cut him off.
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Phillip Mitchell told 9News how he was allegedly bashed in an attack. Nine
"I swung to the left of him to avoid an accident," he told 9News.
Mr Mitchell overtook the 2010 Silver Ford Falcon before he was followed into the shopping centre car park.
He parked his car and asked the man what his problem was and that's when he was set upon.
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The man lost consciousness after the attack. Nine
The grandfather required 15 stitches and still recovering from an acquired brain injury. Nine
"He said what do you think you're doing and I said something along the lines of 'you pulled in front of me'," Mr Mitchell said.
"As soon as he got into striking range, he hit me.
"He continued to hit me about five times before I became unconscious and fell forward."
Despite having a concussion, he regained consciousness and attempted to continue on with his shopping.
It wasn't until bystanders - including the Woolworths manager - came to help him, when he realised he needed to go to the hospital.
The electrician required 15 stitches and is still recovering after suffering an acquired brain injury following a wakeboarding accident in January.
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"I already have an acquired brain injury which has stemmed from a sporting accident and that has now put the recovery back at least two years."
The offender is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged between 20 and 25 years, with an athletic build, brown hair and approximately 193cm tall.
He was wearing a black long-sleeve jumper, black shorts and was barefoot.
"We would really like to afford him the opportunity to speak to us and give their side," Senior Sergeant Andy Rigg said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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