Good Samaritan attacked by teenagers in Littlehampton (From The Argus)
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Good Samaritan attacked by teenagers in Littlehampton
8:00am Wednesday 13th March 2013 in News
A “Good Samaritan” was attacked by teenagers after offering to help a girl.
A 49-year-old man was walking with a friend in High Street, Littlehampton when he stopped to help a teenager who he thought was getting hassle from a group of about six others.
The man, who lives in the town, was then attacked by the gang, including the girl he offered to help.
He was taken to Worthing Hospital where he received treatment for a fractured ankle.
The incident took place at about 12.15am on Saturday but police have just released details now.
Detective Constable Sarah Lovett, of West Sussex CID, said: "This was a vicious unprovoked attack on a man who was trying to do the right thing.
“I would urge anyone who knows this group of teenagers or witnessed the attack to please get in touch as a matter of urgency - we do not want another innocent person attacked in this way.”
The suspects are described as around a mix of boy and girls about 16 and 17-years-old and all wearing casual type clothing.
The girl who the victim stopped to help is described as white, with blonde hair and was wearing a white hoodie.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Comments(5)
Crystal Ball
says...
9:42am Wed 13 Mar 13
Joshiman wrote:Bring back the cat (o nine tails) and the birch.
An example should be made of these scumbags.Bring back Borstal.
AlanPare
says...
10:53am Wed 13 Mar 13
Crystal Ball wrote:Yeah, cos those "punishments" worked really well last time they were used. Crystal ball, would you swing the "cat" yourself?
Joshiman wrote:Bring back the cat (o nine tails) and the birch.
An example should be made of these scumbags.Bring back Borstal.
Crystal Ball
says...
12:06pm Wed 13 Mar 13
AlanPare wrote:Yes.
Crystal Ball wrote:Yeah, cos those "punishments" worked really well last time they were used. Crystal ball, would you swing the "cat" yourself?
Joshiman wrote:Bring back the cat (o nine tails) and the birch.
An example should be made of these scumbags.Bring back Borstal.
PorkBoat
says...
2:36pm Wed 13 Mar 13
AlanPare wrote:Yeah, they did work. When there were Borstals and other proper punishments, how many 16-17 year olds attacked adults in the street, unprovoked? Now it is a common occurrence, and the punishments are a joke. Coincidence? .
Crystal Ball wrote:Yeah, cos those "punishments" worked really well last time they were used. Crystal ball, would you swing the "cat" yourself?
Joshiman wrote:Bring back the cat (o nine tails) and the birch.
An example should be made of these scumbags.Bring back Borstal.
Joshiman says...
9:26am Wed 13 Mar 13