19/03/2026
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Our lovely Mark was badly beaten this morning while providing gardening services to a new client.
Due to small streets and it being bin day he had parked leaving what he thought was enough room for the garbage truck and cars to get in/out, the job would take an hour max, he wears earbuds while mowing. About 10 mins into the job, The unit attached to the customer had bought a car out of garage unseen by Mark as it was behind the car that was parked in driveway when he arrived. he got Marks attention by yelling from his car so Mark placed wiper sniper in trailer and got in car to move it, Mark started the car, put it in gear and the next thing the passenger door was ripped open and he was beaten in the face at least 6 times, as the guy had hold of him by the shirt and was pulling him toward the passenger side Mark couldn’t get away and all he could do was protect his face as best he could while the guy beat him again and again, Mark is now suffering a broken nose, chipped teeth, numerous other facial bruising and bruised hands.
FOR DOING HIS JOB!
Mark goes above and beyond for our community on a daily basis, for $56 per hr!
It was a newer area, no signs to make you watch your back, he was beaten by someone we have since found out has mental health issues.
Yes we have video evidence, yes a police report was made and he will be charged but it proves this can happen to anyone, anywhere.
This doesn’t just affect Mark, it personally affects the lovely lady we were trying to assist today (who now carry’s guilt she shouldn’t) and all his regular clients while he recovers from both the physical and mental damage.
As Mark works solo, AAYDS will no longer be taking on any new clients unless i can assure that Mark will be safe providing services, this will limit people in estates or with limited available parking because unfortunately that is now deemed a risk to his safety regardless of area.
Thank you to the mother with young child that called emergency services and the couple that supported Mark until they arrived, I can’t thank you enough.
It’s a sad day when anyone doing their job is bashed, let alone someone in a vehicle signed with .
