Highlights
- Police continue to investigate the assault of a Greek elderly woman in Melbourne
- They are appealing for witnesses, having released footage of a male they believe could assist with enquiries
- The victim’s recovery is expected to last weeks
The 78-year-old Greek Australian was taken to hospital after being found next to a puddle of blood on the steps of Sts Constantine & Helen Greek orthodox church on Saturday.
It is believed a male assaulted the victim before stealing her shopping trolley, which was later located by authorities in a nearby street with its content intact.
On Tuesday, investigators released images and CCTV of a male they believe “may be able to assist with their inquiries.”
The male is described as Caucasian in appearance, with a thin build, dark coloured hair and a moustache.
The footage shows him wearing a brown t-shirt, dark coloured pants and shoes.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report at
Ms Katsavou suffered non-life-threatening injuries, but her family says she is expected to stay in hospital for weeks.
“We’ve been living here close to the church for more than 40 years now, and this is the first time we’re seeing an incident like this,” her son Evripidis Katsavos told SBS Greek.
Listen to the full interview of the victim's son
An elderly Greek woman was brutally bashed in front of a Melbourne church
