AN elderly night watchman at Warrington was injured when he was harrassed by a gang of eight teenagers – three of them girls.
The 62-year-old was in a portable cabin on the Cantilever Bridge at Latchford when the gang surrounded him at about 10.45pm on Saturday (February 13).
When he told them to move on, one youth punched the cabin window, shattering the glass. When the watchman, aged 62, tried to open the metal door it was kicked back in on him, breaking his nose and causing cuts around his eyes.
The gang them moved off.
Police said today there were five boys and three girls in the group. One boy was carrying a bottle of alcopop, possibly WKD..
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or the group of eight teenagers, is asked to call police on 0845 458 000 or the Crimestoppers line 0800 555 111.
AN elderly night watchman at Warrington was injured when he was harrassed by a gang of eight teenagers - three of them girls.
Watchman injured by teenage gang
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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
