Police are appealing for information after a wheelchair-bound man was left with "life-changing" injuries when he was attacked by a group of youths. The vulnerable man in his 30s was attacked alongside a friend in his 40's in the Cathedral Green area of Salisbury, Wiltshire.
Police say the pair were set upon and chased into the High Street and onto Crane Street by the yobs at around 9.15pm on July 19. The wheelchair-bound man suffered "potentially life-changing" injuries as a result of the attack, which left him "incredibly distressed".
Detectives say due to the location of the attacks they expect there are witnesses among the public yet to come forward. Pictures released by police show a group of four youths in their mid-teens, three males and one female, captured on CCTV.
In the photos one teen male is pictured topless, while the two other males wear a blue t-shirt and grey hoodie with white writing. All four are wearing shorts, while the female is pictured in a white sleeveless top. Police want to speak to those pictured as well as any other witnesses.
Det Con Susan Ellway said: “This was a sustained attack, during which a vulnerable man has suffered serious injuries which have left him incredibly distressed. The incident happened in a public place, with a number of members of the public believed to be witnesses.
"We have already obtained a number of witness accounts and we would continue to urge anyone with information to get in touch. Behaviour of this nature is completely abhorrent and will not be tolerated within our community.
"I know those living in Salisbury will be frustrated and upset by this incident. We would like to reassure residents that we are conducting a robust investigation to identify those involved.”
Anyone with information should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54220075949. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
