Published Date:
28 March 2008
AN ARMY cadet was attacked as he collected sponsorship money.
Gareth Rogers was racially abused and pushed to the floor near the junction of Railway Street and Berkeley Street, Nelson, on Wednesday afternoon last week after collecting money due to him from a sponsored walk.
He hit his face on the pavement and sustained facial injuries, which required hospital treatment. He went home afterwards.
Three youths of Asian appearance aged 14 to 16 were arrested at the scene and a fourth was arrested the following day.
All four have been granted police bail until April 5th pending further inquiries.
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Last Updated:
28 March 2008 9:35 AM
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Source:
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Location:
Burnley
