Assault appeal.A MAN was kicked in the head after he was attacked for his mobile phone. The 42-year-old was walking along Cardigan Terrace towards Heaton Road, Heaton, Newcastle Heaton is located in the east end of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, approximately 2 miles from the City Centre. It is bordered by the neighbouring areas of Benton and Cochrane Park to the north, Walkergate to the east, Byker to the south and Jesmond and Sandyford to the west. , having crossed Heaton Hall Road, when he was approached by three men. They asked him for his mobile and when he refused he was dragged to the ground and kicked in the head. The three offenders ran off towards Heaton Hall Road in the direction of the nearby railway line. The victim was taken to hospital with suspected head injuries where his condition was described as not life-threatening. The three men were described as 22 or 23 and between 5ft 10ins and 5ft 11ins. One of them had jelled jell v. jelled, jell·ing, jells v.intr. 1. To become firm or gelatinous; congeal. See Synonyms at coagulate. 2. , spiked hair while the others had shorter hair. Det Sgt Tony Gallagher, of Heaton CID Cid or Cid Campeador (sĭd, Span. thēth kämpāäthōr`) [Span.,=lord conqueror], d. 1099, Spanish soldier and national hero, whose real name was Rodrigo (or Ruy) Díaz de Vivar. , said: "This was an unprovoked and unnecessary attack on a man who was minding his own business." Call Heaton CID on 03456 043 043 ext 62889 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. |
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