Man, 41, in wheelchair is robbed in Newport

A man in a wheelchair was robbed at a car park in Newport.

The 41-year-old was approached by a man in his mid 20s in the city centre on Wednesday night and wheeled into the car park on Bridge Street.

A bag containing cash, bank cards and personal items was stolen before the offender fled the scene.

The offender is described as a white male, about 5ft 7ins (1.7m), slim, and wearing a green jacket with a hood. Police are appealing for information.

The victim was travelling along Commercial Street into Bridge Street in his wheelchair when he was approached by a man who offered to help him.

Despite saying he did not need help, he was wheeled into a nearby car park and his black cloth bag was taken, some time between 2230 and 2300 GMT.

Gwent Police said the victim, who is from west Wales but was staying in Newport, was not injured.

He called to two men for help and they ran after the offender but were unable to catch up with him.

The two men returned to check the victim was okay but left before police arrived.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Gwent Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.