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Osborne Park attack: Robber hunted for knocking pensioner to the ground as he tried to board a bus in Perth

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The 72-year-old was knocked to the ground by another man (pictured) at a bus stop on Hutton Street in Osborne Park, north-west Perth, on May 12.

The two-month manhunt continues for a man accused of pushing a pensioner to the ground as he boarded a bus.

The incident happened at a bus stop on Hutton Street in Osborne Park, north-west Perth, shortly before 1pm on 12 May.

CCTV footage captured the elderly man walking towards the bus.

Seconds later, a second man wearing a dark brown leather jacket, a patterned T-shirt and black jeans ran over the elderly passenger, who fell to the ground.

Shocked bus passengers rushed to help the elderly man, who suffered cuts and scrapes on his arm.

The bus driver also got out of his cab to assist the victim along with passersby, who helped the man to his feet.

The 72-year-old was knocked to the ground by another man (pictured) at a bus stop on Hutton Street in Osborne Park, north-west Perth, on May 12.

Bus passengers rushed to help the elderly man (pictured), who suffered cuts and scrapes to his arm.

Bus passengers rushed to help the elderly man (pictured), who suffered cuts and scrapes to his arm.

Her alleged attacker initially got off the bus, but fled the scene a short time later.

On Wednesday, Western Australia Police launched a public appeal by releasing CCTV footage of the incident and images of a man they believe can assist with their investigations.

The man was described as being between 20 and 30 years old, of medium build and with short dark brown hair.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

Police believe this man may be able to assist them with their investigations into the alleged incident.

Police believe this man may be able to assist them with their investigations into the alleged incident.

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