A pensioner was left with a fractured neck and two dislocated shoulders following a 'serious' assault as he walked home from the pub. The 76-year-old man was attacked on Saturday night (November 5) in Crewe.
Detectives from Cheshire Constabulary are investigating the attack, which was reported shortly before midnight. Enquiries so far suggest the man had been walking home from the British Lion pub on Nantwich Road with a friend, at around 11.15pm.
As they were walking home, it is understood the pair were involved in an altercation with a group of three men and a woman, who verbally abused the pair. They ignored them and continued walking until they separated at around 11.40pm.
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A short time later, the man heard shouting and returned to find his friend had been assaulted, close to the the Mornflake Stadium car park, on Gresty Road. The victim was treated at the scene by paramedics before being rushed to hospital.
He is said to be in a stable condition currently, but suffered multiple injuries including two dislocated shoulders and a fractured neck. Police are appealing for information and any footage as they continue to investigate.
Detective Sergeant Angela Coppock said: "This investigation is in its early stages, and we are committed to doing everything we can to ensure the people responsible are held accountable. From the information we have so far, we know that the victim had been walking home from the pub with his friend shortly before the incident occurred.
“The pair had left the British Lion public house on Nantwich Road at around 11.15pm and started to walk home via South Street and Gresty Road. While the men were walking home, they are believed to have been involved in an altercation with a group of three men and one woman who verbally abused the pair.
“The men ignored the group and continued to walk home. They separated at around 11.40pm when the victim was left outside and address opposite the Mornflake Stadium car park. A short time later the man heard shouting and returned to find that his friend had been assaulted.
“As part of our investigation we want to hear from anyone who was in the Gresty Road or South Street area between 11.15pm and 11.45pm and believes they may have witnessed the incident. The same goes for anyone with any dashcam footage. We’re also keen to hear from any residents and businesses in the area with any CCTV footage which may aid our investigation.
Anyone with information can contact Cheshire Police at at www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, or on 101, quoting IML 1406330. Information can also be reported anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.
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