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Disabled man, 83, robbed
1:18pm Thursday 12th June 2008
Police have appealed for witnesses after an 83-year-old disabled man was robbed while travelling on his disability scooter in Wood Street, Brierfield.
The pensioner suffered palpitations after the robber took his wallet from his back pocket at 1pm on Saturday. He was taken to the Royal Blackburn Hospital and doctors monitored his heart as a precaution and he was discharged the same day.
Police are looking for a 6ft Asian man, of stocky build, wearing black tracksuit bottoms and a grey and white hoodie in connection with the robbery.
Anyone with information should contact the police on 01282 425001 or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.
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Nadeem, Nelson, says...
4:22pm Fri 13 Jun 08
Budgie, Christchurch, New Zealand says...
7:01am Sat 14 Jun 08
Nadeem, Nelson wrote:I agree with you mate, the Asain community should take this matter in your own hands and sort this guy and others out to try to reverse the attitude towards yourselves.
Another dumb brierfielder brings down the asian community - what a surprise - and as usual no condemnation from our elders and self-elected peinchowds.
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