Man who punched a 90-year-old woman in the face as she withdrew her pension apologises as he blames 'evil spirits' for his attack

  • Troy Sergent, 36, punched the elderly woman in the face  at an ATM in March
  • The man was then arrested and taken to hospital where he broke a nurse's nose
  • He pleaded guilty to charges related to both incidents in court on Monday 
  • But he blamed 'evil spirits' for his actions and said he was 'unwell' at the time

By Charlie Coe For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 20:03 EDT, 15 October 2018 | Updated: 22:50 EDT, 15 October 2018

A man who punched a 90-year-old great-grandmother as she withdrew her pension from an ATM has blamed 'evil spirits' for his violent rampage.  

Troy Andrew Sergent, 36, stuck the elderly woman in the face as she withdrew money from the Commonwealth Bank machine at a retail park in Perth.

The nonagenarian, called Carmen, required five stitches after being knocked to the ground.

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A man who punched a 90-year-old great-grandmother (pictured) in the face at an ATM before breaking a nurse's nose at a nearby hospital has blamed 'evil spirits' for his rampage

A man who punched a 90-year-old great-grandmother (pictured) in the face at an ATM before breaking a nurse's nose at a nearby hospital has blamed 'evil spirits' for his rampage

Perth man Troy Andrew Sergent, 36, said he had no intention of hurting the 90-year-old and was trying to fight off the 'spirits'.

Perth man Troy Andrew Sergent, 36, said he had no intention of hurting the 90-year-old and was trying to fight off the 'spirits'.

Sergent was arrested the next day and then taken to Fiona Stanley Hospital, where he also punched a male nurse in the face - breaking his nose.

The 36-year-old pleaded guilty to charges for both incidents at Fremantle Magistrates' Court, on Monday.

But he said he had no intention of hurting the 90-year-old and was trying to fight off the 'spirits'.

Speaking to Channel 7 after the hearing, Sergent said he was 'unwell' at the time but was 'sorry for what happened'.

In the same suburb where the first attack happened, two men wearing balaclavas broke into a pub on September 1.

Police said they threatened a staff member with a knife before making off with cash.

The nonagenarian, called Carmen, (pictured left with her granddaughter) required five stitches after being knocked to the ground, in Kardinya

The nonagenarian, called Carmen, (pictured left with her granddaughter) required five stitches after being knocked to the ground, in Kardinya

Mr Sergent punched the elderly woman in the face as she was withdrawing money from a Commonwealth ATM (pictured) in the city's south.

Mr Sergent punched the elderly woman in the face as she was withdrawing money from a Commonwealth ATM (pictured) in the city's south.

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Man who punched 90-year-old woman in the face and broke nurse's nose blames 'evil spirits'

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