A 62-year-old Japanese man sustained severe injuries after he was attacked in Parañaque City by a suspect who stole his bag containing cash and other valuables.
According to John Consulta’s Monday report on “24 Oras,” a viral video showed the suspect repeatedly striking the victim on the head while the latter was lying on the ground.
The suspect then grabbed the victim’s bag and fled as if nothing had happened.
Authorities responded to the incident after receiving a report from a concerned citizen.
Meanwhile, the victim was found with his head, clothing and hat covered in blood.
They recovered the wooden stick used in the attack.
Police said the victim may have been birdwatching…