Bristol pensioner spat at and punched

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Thursday, July 16, 2009
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A Bristol pensioner was spat at and punched by two teenagers as she walked along St George's Road in Hotwells.

Police are looking for witnesses to the incident which happened on June 26 at 11.30am.

The woman was walking along the road when two youths blocked her path.

One of them shouted abuse and then spat at her. The other then punched her, knocking her to the ground.

The two youths then walked off.

Both were black and aged between 16 and 18.

One was wearing a white cap, a pink top, a black jacket and white trainers.

The other was wearing a black cap, black zip up jacket and dark jeans and both boys were carrying large zip up holdall bags.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact police at Trinity Road on 0845 456 7000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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    by Gordon Greenidge, Bristol

    Thursday, July 16 2009, 6:14PM

    “and it happened three weeks ago!

    Wonder if they are still there?”

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    by George, Bristol

    Thursday, July 16 2009, 4:28PM

    “Elaborate will you please, Rodge, the Dodge.”

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    by Rodge The Dodge, brizzle

    Thursday, July 16 2009, 10:43AM

    “Its all in the dscription, sorry to be stereotypical but they really dont help them selves!! scum.. utter scum!”

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    by michelle, Bristol

    Thursday, July 16 2009, 10:28AM

    “Bet they feel really big picking on a defenceless old lady..
    Bring back capital punishment.”

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