THAMES Valley Police is appealing for information following an attempted robbery in Reading.
A man in his fifties was approached by two men between 10.45pm and 11.15pm on Wednesday, June 5.
While using the footbridge over the train tracks between Bath Road and Berkley Avenue, he was approached by the men who pushed the victim out of his wheelchair.
The offenders then unsuccessfully attempted to take his bag.
One of the offenders is described as a man of medium build, wearing a grey and yellow hooded jumper with tracksuit bottoms and high-top trainers.
The other was also described as a male wearing a hooded top.
Investigating officer DC Michael Hanson, said: “We are appealing for any witnesses to this attempted robbery, or anyone with information which could help our investigation, to please come forward.
“Anyone with information should call us on 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43240263488.
“Alternatively, call the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
