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Last Updated: Wednesday, 29 September, 2004, 11:16 GMT 12:16 UK
Man robbed during epileptic fit
A man who collapsed during an epileptic seizure had his wallet stolen by two men who offered to help.

The 24-year-old victim's girlfriend had called over the passers-by to watch over him as she went to call the emergency services.

But when she returned to Culmington Road, Longbridge, Birmingham, she discovered one of the men rifling through her boyfriend's pockets.

She shouted at the pair and they ran off with his wallet.

The first offender is described as white, aged between 18 and 20, and 5 ft 8 ins tall.

He was wearing a cream or brown baseball cap, dark blue t-shirt, a white fleece and black trousers.

The second offender is described as mixed race, also aged between 18 and 20, and 5 ft 8 ins tall.

He was wearing a baseball cap and dark trousers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at Bournville Lane police station.


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