Man knocked unconscious for 'touching car' A man was punched and knocked unconscious when he touched a car while crossing a street in Sydney's inner east, police say. Police said the 29-year-old man was attempting to cross William Street in Woolloomooloo about 2am on Sunday when he touched the front of a black sedan driving past at the time. A passenger in the vehicle got out of the vehicle and punched the man to the ground, before getting back into the vehicle, which drove away. The Redfern man was knocked unconscious and was taken to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital where he was treated for facial injuries. Police spoke with witnesses at the scene and have appealed for anyone with information to come forward. Anyone who saw the attack and has not yet spoken with police has been urged to contact Kings Cross Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.