Man racially abused and assaulted

Date published: 22 June 2010

A man was racially abused and assaulted in Rochdale.

The victim was walking along Manchester Road near Sudden service station at about 10.10pm on Wednesday 5 May 2010, when two men shouted abuse at him.

The pair then followed the man and kicked and punched him in the head and back, knocking him to the ground.

The victim was bitten on the ear by one of the offenders before both ran off with his hat.

Both attackers were white and wearing hooded tops. One is described as 5ft 6in tall with a round face and the other 5ft 8in tall.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 8632, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.