Down’s syndrome man is attacked (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Down’s syndrome man is attacked
8:00am Monday 18th February 2013 in News By Telegraph & Argus
A man with Down’s syndrome was forced to the ground in a vicious street robbery in Bradford.
The 25-year-old victim was walking along a footpath running between Ivy Lane and Ryedale Way, Allerton, at about 9.30pm on Friday, when he was approached from behind.
The suspect forced him to the ground, pinned him to the floor and took a white Samsung Galaxy S3 mobile phone from him.
The suspect is described as white, of medium build, about 6ft to 6ft5ins.
He was clean shaven, had blue eyes and spoke with a local accent.
He was wearing a black hooded top and dark blue tracksuit bottoms.
Anyone who witnessed the robbery or who has any information is asked to contact Detective Constable Mick Ineson at Airedale and North Bradford CID on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
