Harman Preet Singh, 22, said he was confronted by three men when leaving his gym in Corio last night.
He said the harassment began while he was still training, and that the trio were waiting outside for him when he had finished his workout.
Video shows one man shouting at Singh, calling him an “Indian dog” and using expletives. Singh was allegedly headbutted by one of the men.
“He got really close to my face and then just got really back and hit his head on my nose. And just started bleeding straight away,” Singh said.
“Nobody wants to hear it.
“Especially when you’re just minding your own business.
“Anyone would be hurt. I’m still traumatised.”
The alleged offenders left in a grey sedan and Singh spent the night in hospital.
He said it was not the first time he had been the target of racial abuse, and it has started to have a big impact on him mentally.
“I try to keep myself strong, not care about such things, but it hurts,” he said.
“I don’t know if I’m going to go back to [the] gym or if I’m going to change my hours … I’m not going to feel safe after this.”
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