A disabled man suffered significant injuries after being pulled from his mobility scooter by a "callous and cowardly" couple who tried to steal his puppy. The attack, which happened in Caerwys, Flintshire on Easter Sunday, was only thwarted when a group of local youths intervened as the man fought desperately to hold on to his pet boxer.
The couple fled from the scene empty-handed, but the 63-year-old man was left with "significant injuries" to his face and upper body after being pulled from his scooter during the struggle, North Wales Live reports. Police are now investigating the incident and have released a description of the man and woman who attempted to take the young dog, urging anybody with information to come forward.
A spokesperson for North Wales Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses in relation to an attempted dog theft in Caerwys. A 63-year-old disabled man was left with significant injuries as he tried to prevent a couple from stealing his Boxer puppy whilst walking it earlier this week.
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"The incident occurred at approximately 4pm on Sunday, April 17, adjacent to the Caerwys bowling green. The offending couple, a female in her 20s and a male in his 30s, attempted to pull the dog away from its owner, who was in his mobility scooter.
"He managed to hold onto the dog's lead, but in the struggle he was pulled from his scooter onto the path and sustained facial and upper body injuries. The attack stopped when some local youths intervened, resulting in the offenders running empty handed from the scene." Get all the latest news from WalesOnline straight to your inbox with our newsletters.
Investigating officer PC Ellie Evans from Mold police station described the attackers as "callous and cowardly" and praised the group of local youths for their timely intervention. She added: "We are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and saw the couple suspected of this offence. The female is described as white, of medium build, about 5ft 8 inches, with pink and black shoulder length hair. She wore a short-sleeved dark red T-shirt, tracksuit bottoms and trainers.
"The man, also white, is described as of medium build, 5ft 10 inches, with short black hair and a goatee beard. He appeared smartly dressed. I would also remind local people to remain vigilant at all times and report any suspicious behaviour to us immediately.” Reports relating to this incident can be made online : or via 101, quoting incident number B053979.
