The Sydneysider was returning from shopping with his friend when he and his friends were allegedly attacked by a man in a car park.
“He just started shouting, why are you staring at me,” Qutaiba Mehmood told SBS Urdu.
“It was unreal; it has been around 48 hours from the incident, yet I am still shivering thinking about it."
Mr Mehmood claims that there seems to be a certain element in some areas where locals don't welcome people from South Asia.
"I don't know why he attacked me but living in Sydney for a while, I have witnessed such incidents where locals in some surburbs bully the new migrants or international students.
"They abuse and expect an apology in return; I guess this time, I didn't say sorry."
Highlights:
- NSW Police arrested a 43-year-old man who was then charged with several offences
- The man was granted bail by the Parramatta local court on 2 May.
- Qutaiba Mehmood says this was the most un-Australian behaviour he has experienced here
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On 1st May, New South Wales Police said a 21-year-old man was allegedly punched in the face by another man while attempting to park his car. A 26-year-old man, who came to assist, was then allegedly pushed over by the man, before being struck several times in the face.
Police said that the attacker allegedly swung a chain at both men, before using a spirit level to hit the older man in the forearm and leg, causing serious injuries. The injured man was taken to hospital where he was treated for a broken arm and wrist, along with minor head injuries.
The attacker also allegedly damaged a vehicle and building with the spirit level.
A 43-year-old man was later arrested taken to Bankstown Police Station where he was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault, affray, armed with intent commit indictable offence, destroy or damage property, and stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm (personal).
Qutaiba Mahmood underwent an arm surgery in Sydney on Monday. Source: Qutaiba Mahmood
On Monday, the man received the bail and was served an AVO (Apprehended Violence Order), to keep at a distance from Mr Mehmood.
“I was not expecting him to hit me, but he just swung the spirit level and the next thing I knew my hand was completely in blood,” Qutaiba told SBS Urdu.
Mr Mehmood also works as a marketing consultant and is going on a business trip later this month.
“I am leaving soon for a business trip abroad and was shopping for my mother and family overseas.
“But now my hand is broken, and the trip seems to be a challenge.
It is completely Un-Australian; I have enjoyed my time in this country; but there are areas where one gets to see such people.
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