Paralysed Man Mugged in Daylight Horror on Penhill Street
Shock and outrage hit Penhill yesterday afternoon after a paralysed man in his 40s was violently robbed while out walking with a wheeled frame. The attack happened just after 1pm on Inglesham Road.
Victim Assaulted and Bag Snatched
The suspect ripped the victim’s holdall from his shoulder, causing him to fall and hit his head on the concrete. Thankfully, the man didn’t need hospital treatment. The stolen bag held shopping, including boxes of cigarettes.
Suspect Description and Police Appeal
Officers describe the attacker as a white male, around 6ft tall, in his late teens or early 20s. He was dressed all in black – baseball cap, jacket, and trousers.
“This was a despicable crime on a vulnerable man, who has been left incredibly traumatised by this attack,” said Inspector Colin Conway.
“If you know who this suspect is, or have been offered cigarettes for sale, please come forward.”
How to Help Police Catch the Culprit
- Contact PC Jamie Brown at swindon/" title="Swindon" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Swindon Police on 101, quoting crime reference 54210076865.
- Or call the anonymous hotline Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
