Crimewatch appeal in hunt for thug who kicked Leicester traffic warden in head
Police hunting a thug who kicked a traffic warden in the head are following up new lines of inquiry as a result of two appeals on national television.
CCTV footage of the attack in Braunstone Gate, in Leicester's West End, was featured on BBC 1's Crimewatch on Thursday.
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It was also broadcast on ITV show This Morning last week.
The footage of the attack, which happened at 12.10pm on Saturday, September 1, appears to show one of three men spitting at the warden – possibly at his pocket book – as the group passed him.
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One of the men then kicked the warden in the head or face, causing him to fall unconscious to the ground.
The warden, who has asked not to be named, told the Leicester Mercury at the time: "I have seen the footage and I was very shocked when I saw what this man did to me.
"I really don't know why someone would do this, but I do believe he will face justice one day. It is only a matter of time.
"I am recovering and I am fortunate that the injury to my head is not more serious."
A Leicestershire Police spokeswoman said: "We have received some calls as a result of the appeals and we are following up a number of lines of inquiry as a result.
"We would still urge people to come forward to help us catch the people responsible."
The attack was captured by CCTV cameras outside a Braunstone Gate shop, Bob Young's electrical store.
Mr Young said: "It would brilliant if the men who did this could be caught. It was a horrible attack and I am sure this man would do the same thing again if someone bumped into him accidentally or did something he didn't approve of.
"He needs to be brought to justice and I would be over the moon if my CCTV footage helped do that."
The men – who are white, believed to be eastern European and in their late 20s or early 30s – walked away towards the nearby Tesco supermarket.
Anyone with information about the incident should contact Pc Leigh Spencer by calling 101, or Crimestoppers, on 0800 555111.
CCTV footage of the attack can be viewed at:
www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk
Comments
by jimbob6163
Friday, October 05 2012, 7:24PM
“I wish I was a rich man I would put up a reward for the catching of these thugs, this traffic warden was only doing an honest days work, and gets assaulted by Scum that need catching I do hope the police find out who this Scum is.”
by jimbob6163
Friday, October 05 2012, 7:21PM
“I wish I was a rich man I would put up a reward for the catching of these thugs”
by Bob491
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 12:44PM
“Quote: "but as they are eastern European"
This is incorrect. They might be eastern European of course but they could easily be English.
Such disgusting behaviour is not exactly uncommon amongst English Defence League members, now is it.”
by LestaLM
Monday, October 01 2012, 8:50PM
“redcat, he'll have a mullet by now.
I don't suppose that Milliband and Balls will be mentioning the failed Labour Party multi-culti project at their party conference. Who can blame them as they don't have to live next door with the consequences of it. It's all going swimmingly if you don't have it on your doorstep 24/7.”
by redcat
Monday, October 01 2012, 7:26PM
“The problem is that their haircuts are their main identifying feature and now, a month on, they could easily look quite different. I just know that, watching that footage, I pity any woman involved with the thug who did the kicking. He looks very much the sort who likes to have his own punchbag cowed at home.”
by Raspberry
Sunday, September 30 2012, 7:18PM
“It wasn`t my intention to be racist on my previous comment but as they are eastern European could they be Polish or Lithuanian. However don`t forget there are many many immigrants living here, well behaving, working and paying tax as we all.”
by karinfall1955
Sunday, September 30 2012, 6:47PM
“The problem is with this type of attack it can kill someone if they fall backwards and hit their head hard enough. Even a single punch can be fatal if this happens; they are very lucky they are not about to be charged with murder. If they are back in their own country then good riddance and if not I feel sure they will be found.”
by LestaLM
Sunday, September 30 2012, 5:40PM
“heisspartacus, I do not belive that is the case. EU countries such as France and Germany (no surprises there) have restricted or forbidden, until a certain date, the entry for work of citizens of the accencion countries. I think that it was the UK and Irish Republic that were the only EU countries to open their doors to these Eastern European workers.”
by Littleearth
Sunday, September 30 2012, 5:15PM
“This guy has clearly had some training and when caught should be handed an extremely harsh sentence for using his training in this manner!
Regardless of where they are from its a disgusting attack using what could possibly have been lethal force.”
by heisspartacus
Sunday, September 30 2012, 5:05PM
“LestaM, it does not matter what party was in power, it was a requirement of being a member of the EU ourselves that we allow them in, could have been Tories if they were in power. Blame membership of the EU”