Man, 79, assaulted in Humberstone Gate, Leicester
A pensioner has been assaulted in Humberstone Gate, Leicester, after he told a woman cycling on the pavement to be careful.
The 79-year-old victim walked past the woman on a bike and a man, who was walking alongside, in Gallowtree Gate when he spoke to the woman.
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Police in Leicester are appealing for witnesses after the assault in Humberstone Gate, Leicester
Shortly after this the man who was with the cyclist approached the victim in Humberstone Gate and spoke with him before assaulting him.
The elderly man received minor injuries to his face during the attack, which took place at about 10.45am on Wednesday, August 29.
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The suspect is white, aged about 28 to 32 and clean-shaven.
Pc Ivor Messiah said: “The incident took place in broad daylight at a busy time of the day and I’m sure passers-by witnessed what happened, if you can help with any aspect of our investigation please get in touch.
“This was a despicable crime against an elderly man and we need to catch those responsible. If you know who the perpetrator was or have any suspicions about who may be involved we would ask that you contact us.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 1485 Ivor Messiah on 101.
Comments
by karinfall1955
Wednesday, September 05 2012, 11:04AM
“I believe there was a letter recently commenting on having banned virtually all traffic from the city centre we now allow cyclists to hurtle between pedestrians instead. It may well be that they know they are in control but it is very, very unsettling for the elderly. I once received a mouthful from a cyclist hurtling towards me from behind telling me to effing watch where I was going when I dared to deviate from my course to put a sweet paper in a bin. Nice.”
by Billybob01
Wednesday, September 05 2012, 10:32AM
“perhaps some cctv footage is available of this lowlife either prior or after the attack, though i doubt the police have the resources to go into nearby shops or businesses to obtain it.
It would at least give the general public the opportunity to help identify them, the lame description provided is neither use nor ornament.”
by delboy1948
Wednesday, September 05 2012, 10:11AM
“Perhaps if we had a few police officers on the beat enforcing the law we wouldn't have people being anti-social in the first place and the public wouldn't have to do their job for them. If you can't expect a police presence in the town centre, well there's really no hope is there? I dread to think what it will be like when the cuts take their full effect.”
by fooberryjane
Wednesday, September 05 2012, 9:08AM
“We frequently see how dangerous it is to remonstrate with these people for their anti-social behaviour. So the decent public, cowed, must suffer in silence or by violence.”
by leicester45
Wednesday, September 05 2012, 8:46AM
“Interesting the Leicester Mercury add the word "white" to the description of the criminal, but add no colour to the description of the criminal in other articles by the LM. I was thinking about the mugging that was reported a few days ago by the LM by a group of lads.”
by Stoned
Tuesday, September 04 2012, 1:59PM
“So a 28 to 32 year old assaults a 79 year old.............sounds like a real hero to me.”