Elderly man’s limbs shredded by lawnmower in fight with 72-year-old neighbour

AN elderly man has been rushed to hospital with horrific hand and leg injuries after his limbs were shredded by a lawnmower during a fight with his 72-year-old neighbour on the NSW north coast.

Police said officers were called to reports of the elderly men fighting outside a house on Crestwood Drive at Port Macquarie around 9.30am on Saturday.

Emergency crews arrived to find an 81-year-old man with extensive injuries to his hands, legs and torso.

Police said the injuries to the man’s limbs were severe and appeared to be caused by a push mower.

They said a large knife was also allegedly used in the fight.

The 81-year-old was treated and stabilised by paramedics at the scene before being rushed to Port Macquarie Hospital.

His 72-year-old neighbour was taken to Port Macquarie Police Station where he remained on Saturday afternoon, assisting police with their inquiries.

The Crestwood Drive home was declared a crime scene and has been examined by forensic police.

Anyone with any information that could assist police with their investigation is urged to come forward.

Police say a lawn mower and large knife were used during a neighbour dispute between a 72 and 81 year old man on Crestwood Drive Port Macquarie @nbnnews pic.twitter.com/xUOdqE0m3E

— Jessica Nagel (@Jess_Nagel) February 24, 2018

A crime scene has been established on Crestwood Drive after an 81yr old man & 72yr old man were involved in a neighbour dispute in Port Macquarie @nbnnews pic.twitter.com/MRLeFubk6L

— Jessica Nagel (@Jess_Nagel) February 24, 2018

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