A 90-year-old man was pushed over and has his phone stolen after confronting an alleged thief in his neighbour's Ballarat North backyard.
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Police said he sustained serious injuries in the incident, which occurred on Walker Street about 4.15pm on May 2.
Police said the 90-year-old confronted the alleged thief, who then allegedly attacked him, pushing him to the ground, stealing his phone and running from the scene.
The 90-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment because of the attack.
"The alleged offender was arrested a short time later on Walker Street by police without incident," police said in a statement.
"A 33-year-old man, of no fixed place of abode, has been charged with robbery and assault."
He was scheduled to face court on May 3.
