Melbourne Zoo assault: Woman and mother allegedly bashed in carpark
A woman was knocked unconscious while her elderly mother ended up in a hospital bed after the pair were allegedly violently assaulted in a dispute over a parking space outside the Melbourne Zoo.
Shin, 44, had her two children and her 72-year-old mother in her car as she tried to reverse into a spot outside the venue in the inner northern suburb of Parkville on April 20.
A 42-year-old man in another car tried to drive into the same park and the two vehicles had a minor collision, resulting in an argument.
Shin, who did not provide her surname, parked in another spot but as she got out of the car she saw the man taking photos of her family.
A 72-year-old grandmother was allegedly bashed outside the Melbourne Zoo
Shin (pictured) had gone to the zoo with her elderly mother and two children when they were allegedly attacked over a car park
'I said ''hey, stop taking photos of my daughter" and the next second I was punched multiple times on my face,' she alleged to reporters.
'I'd never think my mum (would) get punched, she's an old lady.'
Shin said she was screaming out for help before she was allegedly knocked unconscious.
'My mum told me ''I thought you'd been killed'',' she said.
'I tried to protect my mum, my daughter. My mum tried to protect me.'
Bystanders along with zoo staff rushed to the family's aid before Shin and her mother were taken to hospital.
The 72-year-old suffered bleeding on the brain, a broken shoulder and severe bruising to her right arm and eye
Her elderly mother has suffered bleeding on the brain, a broken shoulder and severe bruising to her right arm and eye.
The 72-year-old spent a week in hospital and is expected to start rehabilitation this week.
'She won't be the same as before,' Shin said.
Police arrested the 42-year-old man at the scene but he was released without charge pending further investigations.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV or dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A 42-year-old man was arrested at the scene but released without charge pending further investigations
