Police appeal after Crawley man with learning difficulties is attacked

Police are appealing to drivers who might have seen an assault on a man with learning difficulties at rush-hour on a busy Crawley road.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Aug 2018, 16:01 BST
Updated 31st Aug 2018, 17:14 BST
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The victim, a 44-year-old, was walking along Southgate Avenue towards County Mall at 4.55pm on July 23 when he was approached by a group of young men and one pushed him over from behind.

The victim fell over and hit his face and received cuts to his hand and knee.

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The group ran away and the main suspect went through a gap which leads to Holmcroft.

He was taken to hospital and it was found he had a fractured cheekbone.

Detective Constable Michael Wyborn said: “We are appealing to anyone who was driving along Southgate Avenue at this time and might have seen what happened or captured the assault on dash cam.

“This is a nasty assault on a vulnerable man and we are very keen to trace those responsible.”

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Anyone with information is asked to contact police online quoting serial 1113 of 23/07.

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