Detectives investigate random stabbing after man brutally slashed in neck during morning walk in Madora Bay

Detectives are investigating a random stabbing after a man was brutally slashed in the neck during an early morning walk south of Perth last month.

Police say a man, aged in his 30s, was walking along Britawast Road, near Addingham Road, in Madora Bay, when a white sedan pulled up beside him about 12.10am on January 18.

An unknown man exited the back of the vehicle and brutally attacked the walker, leaving him with serious laceration wounds on the side of his neck.

The unknown man got back into the vehicle and fled the scene at high speeds.

The walker suffered serious injuries and was rushed to Fiona Stanley Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery.

He has since been discharged.

The pair are not believed to be known to each other.

Detective First Class Constable Sally Peters could not confirm the type of weapon which was used, but said the victim’s injuries were “consistent with what we might see in a stabbing”.

“We cannot confirm the exact cause at this stage,” she said on Thursday.

“This is forming part of our investigation.”

Det. First Const. Peters said the walker did not report anything stolen and was cooperating with police.

She said officers had undertaken extensive inquiries, including reviewing CCTV footage and door-knocking the local area.

“Our appeal remains active, and we are specifically seeking information about the white four-door sedan, which we believe is linked to the investigation,” she said.

“Anyone who recognises that vehicle should come forward.”

Det. First Const. Peters said there was no ongoing threat to the community and assured police would leave “no stone unturned”.

“I want to assure the community that significant police resources have been assigned to this case,” she said.

“We do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the public, however, we encourage people to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviours or activities to police.”

Detectives urge anyone with information relating to this incident to make a report to Crime Stoppers online here or by calling 1800 333 000.