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Last Updated: Monday, 26 April, 2004, 10:02 GMT 11:02 UK
Blind man attacked in phone booth
A blind man has been assaulted and robbed after getting off a bus in Gloucestershire.

The 21-year-old, from Gloucester, was attacked in a phone booth near the city's station.

He was punched twice in the face and knocked to the floor by his assailant, who stole the victim's white stick and a suitcase containing clothes.

The incident happened on Sunday, just before 2100 BST, and police are appealing for witnesses.




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