Deaf man Amir Jafary was attacked outside the Countdown Metro supermarket in Auckland's Central Business District. Video/Provide

This week, a deaf man was attacked in an unprovoked broad daylight attack in the Auckland Central Business District. His family is urging the public to help determine the identity of the attacker.

The police responded to this call and stated that after anti-social behaviors increased and people were increasingly worried about the safety of the CBD, they were increasing their walking patrols in the area.

A video shared by his family online shows that the incident took place outside the Countdown Metro supermarket in the west of Victoria Street in the CBD at around 2pm on Tuesday.

Amir Jafary, 44, was born deaf and suffering from Asperger's syndrome and was shot from behind while filming outside the supermarket.

The video showed that a man picked up a large metal pole and used the rope to pull the queue away from the supermarket and hit Jafari directly on the head.

The video later showed that Jafary stumbled into the supermarket to ask for help. He moaned in pain and couldn't communicate as other people tried to explain what happened to the staff.

Jafari’s family told the Herald that he was filming a video for social media in sign language when the attack occurred.

They said that sharing online videos was one of his main hobbies, and he had been telling the audience about the Covid control measures in the supermarket when he was attacked.

They said he was initially reluctant to tell his family what happened, and were shocked when they finally saw it, calling the attack "distressing."

His worried family told the Herald that he was shocked and emotional and could not understand why he was attacked.

Regarding the online speculation that the attack may be related to the frequent appearance of homeless people outside the supermarket, Jafari’s family said that they had no information about the attacker, but questioned whether the attack might be caused by the wrong assumption that he joined the gang. . , Because he wears red from head to toe.

They described Jafari as a "performer" who "somewhat likes to dress up."

Speaking of the attacker, his family said: "At the end of the day that happened, he used a weapon to attack a disabled person-it's not good."

They said that so far, Jafari has been reluctant to receive treatment, only "putting a plaster" on his head wound.

They hope that he will seek further advice and check his injuries.

They said that it is not the first time that Jafari, who lives in the central business district, has been targeted.

"He is really an easy target for opportunists," his family told the Herald.

A Countdown spokesperson told the Herald that their staff did not directly witness the incident, but immediately provided first aid to Jafari and called the emergency service number.

The spokesperson said: “Because of its central location, our Victoria Street Countdown store often has people sitting outside. As long as they are safe and do not cause public disturbances, we respect their right to share public spaces.”

"All our teams have received training on how to protect themselves and their customers. If there is any need for help, they will send an alert to the police or other emergency services."

Inspector Marty Brown, Regional Prevention Manager of the Auckland Central Police Department, told the Herald that they are investigating the attack.

Brown said: "At the time of the first report, the offender had already left the area. Due to other requirements in the area at the time, the police could not immediately rush to the scene."

"This will be an extremely painful situation for the victims, and some investigations have been conducted on this matter.

"The police then listened to the victim's confession and obtained CCTV footage for further investigation. A regional investigation was conducted yesterday."

Brown said the police are focusing on specific areas of the CBD as part of increasing pedestrian patrols to address the growing anti-social behavior and crime problems in the city center.

The police encourage anyone who might have witnessed the attack or have information to help them inquire to contact them by dialing 105 and citing the file number 211125/5883.