At around 2.20pm on Thursday 12 October 2023, the victim was walking with her husband from the train station on the Kwinana Freeway in Cockburn Central to a bus stop nearby. A woman on an e-scooter behind the couple started racially abusing the couple, saying “this country is mine, why are you black people here”. Suddenly without warning the woman punched the victim to the side of her head before riding away on her e-scooter.
Police have released CCTV images of a woman who they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
The woman is described as: tan skinned, slim build, between 20 to 30 years of age with long brown hair. She was wearing a white singlet, black sports shorts, light coloured runners, sunglasses and was carrying a black shoulder bag. If you have any information about the identity of this woman or details of this offence please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au. You can remain anonymous if you wish and rewards are available once charges are laid. Please quote Reference Number 11263.
