Police are keen too identify these people after the incident in Taunton. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

CCTV appeal after woman pushed over in her mobility scooter in Taunton street

Paul JonesMarch 19, 20250 Comment0

A WOMAN in her 70s in a mobility scooter was shouted at and pushed over in a Taunton street.

The incident occurred between 1pm and 2pm on Monday, February 3, as the victim was travelling down East Street.

Two unknown men were walking in the middle of the footpath and one of the pair started shouting at the victim before pushing her and her mobility scooter over, police said.

The victim, in her 70s, sustained fractured ribs, bruising to the arms and had her glasses broken.

Officer in the case, PC Ayden Hockey, said: “Since receiving the report, we have conducted a number of enquiries into this incident to understand what happened and to identify the individuals involved, this has included speaking to local businesses, carrying out extensive CCTV enquiries and gaining witness accounts.

“We appreciate that the images are not the best quality, however we are hopeful someone may recognise the clothing or visible features.

“The two individuals we would like to identify are both white, bald, of medium to large build, and both had white beards. One of the men was in a wheelchair and they had with them two sandy-coloured small dogs.”

Anyone who recognises the people pictured, or has any other information, should contact police on 101 and give the the reference number 5225029565.