Elderly man in hospital following knife attack

A 70-year-old Narre Warren man sustained non-life threatening injuries in the attack. 253041_02

A man in his 70s is recovering in hospital after he was victim to a horrifying knife attack in Narre Warren over the weekend.

Investigators were told a man and a woman were walking along a walking track adjacent to Drysdale Avenue, near the intersection of Settlers Hill Place, about 6.50am on 2 October.

It is believed a man approached and slashed the pair with a sharp-edged weapon before fleeing on foot, police said.

A 70-year-old Narre Warren man suffered arm injuries and was was transported in a serious but stable condition to Dandenong Hospital.

A 57-year old Pakenham woman was uninjured in the attack.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au