Riverina District Police are currently looking for a man after an alleged assault on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
Wagga Wagga residents are being urged to come forward with any information they may have regarding a violent assault that took place on Red Hill Road.
Riverina Police are appealing for information, as they continue investigations into the alleged serious assault on the weekend.
About 6 pm on Saturday 16 August 2025, police were called to a park bench in bushland on Red Hill Road, Moorong, following reports of an assault.
A 29-year-old man was allegedly punched repeatedly and left in a serious condition before paramedics arrived.
NSW Ambulance paramedics responded and treated the 29-year-old man for a neck injury and possible spinal injuries. He was taken to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital for treatment.
Officers attached to Riverina Police District responded and established a crime scene.
Police were told the 29-year-old man had been assaulted about the head before being punched several times and falling onto the park bench, hitting his head and neck.
As investigations continue, police are hoping to speak with a man seen in the area at the time of the assault.
According to a statement released by NSW Police, the man is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance and was seen wearing a black hoodie and may have been carrying a bat or pole.
Police are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage or witnesses who drove on Red Hill Road, between Yentoo Drive, Glenfield Park and the Olympic Highway, between 5 pm and 7 pm on Saturday, 16 August 2025, to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to call Wagga Wagga Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
