A man has been left with potentially “lifelong” injuries after an alleged glassing attack at a Western Sydney McDonald’s.
A 24-year-old man was in a group gathered in the carpark of the restaurant on Mulgoa Road in Penrith when three people, allegedly armed with machetes, approached them at 3.15am on March 22.
Police allege the man was hit twice by a broken bottle and then punched in the face, leaving a deep laceration to the side of his face.
The victim was taken to Nepean Hospital, where he underwent surgery for serious facial injuries.
He has since been released, but police have been told the injuries could potentially have a “lifelong” impact.
Vision from the restaurant, released by police, showed a man believed to be aged in his late teens or early 20s, wearing a black hooded jumper with a white horizontal stripe, with black pants and black shoes.
Police are keen to speak with two other youths they believe can assist with their inquiries.
They have been described as both being male, aged 16 to 17, of Caucasian appearance, and with a slim build.
The first youth was last seen wearing a plain black, hooded jumper, long black pants and black Nike runners, police said.
The second youth was described as having short, dark hair and, at the time, was not wearing a shirt.
Detectives also released vision of a white Toyota Hilux with a silver tray and silver toolbox, which was seen nearby.
Investigators are hopeful the driver may have information – or dashcam vision – which can assist their inquiries.
Detectives are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to contact Penrith Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.