Police in Irvine are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man accused of assaulting a golfer with his own club at the San Joaquin Golf Course on August 29.
The incident began when the suspect allegedly ran across the golf course, prompting a golfer to confront him. According to the Irvine Police Department, the situation quickly escalated.
The suspect then pursued the golfer, who attempted to flee in his golf cart. Investigators stated that the attacker caught up to the golfer, took a club from the cart, and struck the golfer in the head before fleeing the scene. Police have released images of the man they believe to be involved in the assault and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Irvine Police Detective J. Sanders is handling the investigation. Those with information can contact Sanders at 949-724-7233 or via email at [email protected].