A man who moved to Melbourne just four months ago for a “better life” has been left traumatised after he was allegedly slashed in the face while taking the train home from work.
Every time Felipe Munoz looks in the mirror, he is reminded of the horror that took place at Huntingdale Station on July 4.
The 31-year-old was listening to music while travelling on the train when four teenage boys allegedly confronted him at 6.45pm.
“At some point the boys got on the train and started yelling and bothering people,” Mr Munoz said.
“One of them sat in front of me and made funny faces but I didn’t pay attention to him because I didn’t want to get involved in a confrontation.
“One of the boys came closer to me and asked me where I was getting off.
“I replied ‘why should I tell you that?’ and at that moment the boy went crazy and punched me in the face.”
Felipe Munoz was attacked on a train at Huntingdale station. Picture: Jason Edwards
Mr Munoz was kicked multiple times in the back, chest, and head before one of the boy’s allegedly pulled out a knife and slashed him in the face.
“I remember touching my face and I felt a big cut,” he said.
“My hands were full of blood, including my clothes and the floor.
“It was horrible, I feared for my life.
“All I was thinking about was my wife, she was waiting for me at home.”
Two hero Samaritans, including 17-year-old high school student Brooklyn, came to Mr Munoz’s aid, using a beanie and a tissue to stop the bleeding.
He was then rushed to hospital, sustaining severe injuries to his body including a 6mm deep cut to his face that almost reached his nerves.
Mr Munoz and his wife had only arrived in Melbourne four months ago from Chile.
“We’re trying to get a better life here and this happened,” he said.
“We are really scared and I’ve got so much anxiety. It’s been really tough.”
Herald Sun (Extract)
