Man attacked by strangers on Fulham street

A man has been hospitalised following a brutal attack in Adelaide’s western suburbs while walking his dog.

A man has been hospitalised following a thuggish attack in Adelaide’s west on Wednesday night.

Around 8.30pm, officers were called to Ashburn Ave in Fulham to reports a man was attacked by two unknown men.

It is understood the victim was walking his dog in a nearby park when he was verbally abused by two youths.

Shortly after, the two men allegedly approached the victim and punched him in the head, causing him to lose consciousness and collapse at the scene.

The 63-year-old man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The location of the dog is unknown.

The suspects were last seen heading west through the park and the youths were last seen running north through the park.

The first suspect is described as being of middle-eastern appearance, 185cm tall with a solid build. He is also said to have a bald head with light facial hair. He was wearing a black T-shirt and black shorts or pants.

The other suspect is described as being caucasian, about 160cm tall and weighing 80kg with short brown hair. He was wearing light-coloured pants and a striped shirt.

Elsewhere, a teenage girl was allegedly assaulted at Elizabeth Park on Wednesday afternoon.

The girl’s mother recounted her daughter’s experience on social media, warning other northern suburbs parents about the attempted abduction.

Police are investigating the incident.