Transgender woman bashed unconscious by 15 men near Dee Why Surf Club
A transgender woman was left unconscious after being set upon by a pack of 15 males, aged in their late teens, in a brutal public night time attack on the northern beaches.
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Police are hunting a pack of about 15 male teenagers who “cowardly” assaulted a transgender woman in a night time attack in a busy public carpark on the northern beaches.
The woman, in her late 20s, was knocked unconscious when she was set upon by the mob near the Dee Why Surf Life Saving Club.
She was punched and kicked the ground in the targeted attack on the grass near the surf club about 8.30pm last Friday.
Now police want to speak with the youths, all in their late teens, involved in what they described as the “cowardly attack”.
The victim, who was living in her vehicle at the carpark, was struck repeatedly.
She was left concussed and suffered numerous cuts and bruises.
Since the attack police have been helping to find her alternative accommodation.
A Dee Why resident commented on the Northern Beaches Police Facebook page that a group of youths regularly congregate in James Meehan Reserve, behind the surf club.
“Numerous people have complained about harassment and threats,” the resident said. “One person has been followed and even had their car tampered with.”
Northern Beaches crime manager Michael Boutouridis said investigations into the assault on the woman were continuing.
“Police are keen to speak with any person who witnessed the incident, or were involved in the incident,” Chief Inspector Boutouridis said.
“Anyone who can help us identify those involved is asked to call the Dee Why station on 9971 3399 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”