Appeal for information following serious assault - Lidcombe

Friday, 20 June 2025 03:54:20 PM

Please note: An image of the man who may be able to assist police is available on NSW Police Force social media sites.

Police are appealing for information following a serious assault at Lidcombe Railway Station yesterday.

About 5:35pm yesterday (Thursday 19 June 2025), police were told a 19-year-old man was walking up the stairs to platform one when an unknown man has made threats towards the 19-year-old before assaulting him.

During the assault the 19-year-old man was pushed down a flight of stairs before the unknown man left the scene.

Police attended the railway station a short time later and a Sydney Trains paramedic treated the man for his injuries. He was later taken to hospital for further treatment.

Following the incident police are hoping to speak with a man who may be able to assist police with their investigations.

The man is described as Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, long black hair in a ponytail, wearing a black cap, black jacket, black tracksuit pants and red shoes.

Anyone with information about this man or information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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