Assault on 'wrong' man

May 07, 2008

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A YOUNG man had to have stitches to a mouth injury after he was assaulted in an unprovoked attack while walking home from a night out.

The 19-year-old victim was walking along Church Lane, Lowton, close to St Lukes Junior and Infant School, between 12am and 1am on Sunday, May 4, when he was approached from behind.

A man tapped him on the shoulder then punched him in the mouth, before saying, "Sorry, wrong person." The offender then ran away towards Golborne.

The victim received a mouth injury that required several stitches and is now recovering at home.

Police Constable Chris Clarke of the Lowton Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "This was a unprovoked and senseless attack on an innocent young man who was quietly making his way home from an evening out with friends.

"I would appeal to anyone that may have witnessed the assault to come forward.

"I would also like to appeal directly to this man to address his conscience and hand himself in – you know you have attacked and injured an innocent man."

The offender is described as white, 6ft tall and spoke with a local accent and deep voice.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Lowton Neighbourhood Policing Team on 0161 856 7229 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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ace, manchester (07/05/2008 at 13:42)

Out of control britain "NEVER"? i JUST WONDER IF WE HAD THE BIRCH the person who did this would have had second thoughts?

Mr Manchester (07/05/2008 at 13:51)

Quite right, Ace. If the victim was holding a birch he could have simply dealt him a hiding. Rather like an on the spot fine.

I suggest we all have the right to bear birch.

Marc, Duke of Leicester (07/05/2008 at 14:01)

or the right to wear britches.

this kind of story does make me fearful about going out at night.

Black Flag (07/05/2008 at 14:10)

Mr Manchester, I'm allergic to birch. Can I have the right to bear larch?

curiousyellow, Rusholme (07/05/2008 at 14:11)

whats your obsession with the birch Ace? retired headmaster by chance?

jomov, Manchester (07/05/2008 at 14:18)

How about we just don't go out....it's the future...

Steptoe Harold Albert kitchener, Germany (07/05/2008 at 14:19)

Hi Ace!
I'd pour the salt on his wounds with pleasure.

Ex Bus Driver 118 118, Manchester (07/05/2008 at 15:13)

I am telling all of you now, If ace were elected as the new PM he would sort these toerags out

alvinlwh (07/05/2008 at 15:17)

Come on people, the attacker could have had a bad childhood and could be punched by his parents. Have a heart. It could very well be he was brought up thinking it is acceptable punching people on the streets. That is not his fault is it? He must be found so he could be put in a room with PS3, Sky TV and gym facilities, some luxuries that some honest working people could not afford.

By the way never mind the person who got punched.

Come-On-City. Manchester, formerly of Brooklyn. (07/05/2008 at 15:21)

alvinlwh

Leave these boards for the adults.

jomov, Manchester (07/05/2008 at 15:25)

What about a cruise?

Andy, Wythenshawe (07/05/2008 at 15:36)

Ace STOP IT , you have obsessive compulsive disorder , your obsession with corporal punishment is deeply disturbing.

" Assault on 'wrong' man" .. OH , so it's OK to 'assault' the 'right' man ?

bluelight, Levenshulme (07/05/2008 at 15:48)

A spoke to a lad once in a pub in Levenshulme would said he used to do a similar thing on purpose because he reckoned he could get away with it.

I'm just glad this lad has said something. Most people wouldn't.

Mr Manchester (07/05/2008 at 17:19)

You needn't worry, Marc. No one would harm a hair on a Duke's head, and Alfie would fire into them anyhow. He loves a rammy...

Laura Norder, Didsbury (07/05/2008 at 17:45)

... and we could have public birchings in a wide open area - somewhere like Birchfields Park.

Sorry for the young man assaulted, but 'ace' and his birchings - for everything from littering, dog fouling and fare evasion - is just too ludicrous to take seriously.

Marc, Duke of Leicester (07/05/2008 at 18:43)

ahh, but Mr M i'm ginger and so is the cat...double trouble as soon as we step out the door!

alvinlwh (08/05/2008 at 11:51)

C-o-C, when I suggesting real punishments for criminals, you tell me it will not work. Now I suggest 'rehabilitation' for them, you tell me to get lost as well?

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