Vulnerable Man Robbed In West Kirby
Two men tipped him out of his wheelchair before stealing his camera
Last updated 13th Dec 2017
A vulnerable man has been robbed in West Kirby as he took photographs.
"It is despicable that a man in a wheelchair could be targeted in this way"
At around 12.30pm on Tuesday, the victim, in his 30s, was in his wheelchair on the Wirral Way in the area of Ashton Park when he was approached by two unknown men.
They tipped him out of his wheelchair and stole his camera and other equipment before running off. The victim was taken to hospital as a precaution.
The men are described as white, aged 30-40, one wearing a black coat and the other wearing a blue coat. CCTV and witness enquiries are ongoing and detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Detective Inspector Paul Lamb said: “It is despicable that a man in a wheelchair could be targeted in this way and we are determined to find those responsible and bring them to justice. The victim is being supported by officers and we take any reports of robbery extremely seriously, but to target someone vulnerable is particularly alarming. I think the community would agree that these men need identifying and removing from the streets.
“I would ask that anyone in the area of Ashton Park around 12.30pm and saw the incident, or any men matching the description running away, gets in touch. Likewise, if you have been offered a camera on any equipment in the area, do the right thing and come forward immediately.”