Pensioner left unconscious with broken nose and hand after being attacked by gang of youths in Lancaster
A pensioner was left unconscious with a broken nose and hand after being attacked by a gang of youths in Lancaster.
The victim, a man in his late 60s, was attacked after being disturbed by loud banging at his home on Shakespeare Road at around 6pm on Sunday, January 11.
He looked outside and saw a group of youths laughing and standing near his car.
When the man went outside and followed them, he was set upon by the group on nearby Barley Copp Lane.
The victim was beaten with sticks and pieces of wood and knocked unconscious during the unprovoked assault.
He suffered a broken nose, a broken hand, a missing tooth and multiple cuts.
The attack is believed to have involved around eight youths.
An investigation is now under way to identify those responsible.
Detective Inspector Ian Zanelli, of Lancaster CID at Lancashire Police, said: “This assault was completely unprovoked and has left an elderly man with some serious injuries.
“We are making a number of enquiries to try and identify those involved and I would appeal to anyone who has any information to come forward.
“You may have seen what happened or you may have footage such as CCTV or Ring doorbell. If so, please contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log number 0843 of January 11.
Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.