A MAN tried to stab another man with a 30cm knife during a racist rant at a Southland bus stop, 8pm, Sunday.
Before the assault the victim and his mate were racially abused.
The pair were sitting at the Karen St bus stop with a back bag when the man and his girlfriend approached and asked for a cigarette. They had none. The man turned to the girl and asked for a gun. He then reached into her pocket and pulled out the knife, which he swung at the victim’s stomach with his right hand. The victim blocked the blow and grabbed the attacker’s arm but was then slapped across the neck. The girlfriend told the attacker to stop fighting and he pulled away, only to lunge again at the victim’s stomach with the knife.
The victim and his mate ran off, fearing for their lives, but left the bag. They hid behind a wall and watched while the attacker rummaged through the bag before stealing it.
The attacker is described as Caucasian, 19, 185cm, skinny, short black hair with fringe, dark eyes, clean shaven, wearing a black top and black pants.
Anyone with information should call Kingston CIU, 9556 6565.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 9 December 2015