UPDATE: Two teenagers, 17-year-old and 18-year-old local males, have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. They have been released on conditional bail.

 

A WHEELCHAIR user sustained "potentially life changing injuries" during an "abhorrent" attack in Salisbury. 

An investigation by detectives is continuing into the "sustained" attack on two people, which happened at around 9.15pm on July 19. 

Police say a vulnerable man aged in his 30s who uses a wheelchair, and his friend who is aged in his 40s, were in the Cathedral Green area when they were assaulted by a group of youths.

A statement issued by Wiltshire Police said that "both sustained injuries, however, the victim who uses a wheelchair sustained potentially life changing injuries to his leg during the assault".

The group of youths followed the pair into the High Street and onto Crane Street.

Detective Constable Susan Ellway said: “This was a sustained attack, during which a vulnerable man has suffered serious injuries which have left him incredibly distressed.

"The incident happened in a public place with a number of members of the public believed to be witnesses. We have already obtained a number of witness accounts and we would continue to urge anyone with information to get in touch.

“Behaviour of this nature is completely abhorrent and will not be tolerated within our community. I know those living in Salisbury will be frustrated and upset by this incident. We would like to reassure residents that we are conducting a robust investigation to identify those involved.”

Anyone with information should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54220075949. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.