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The 74-year-old victim cut his face after banging his head in the fall on Sunday afternoon. A gang of two or three male youths pushed him from behind as he peacefully sat on the bank of the River Mersey in Warrington, Cheshire.

This was a shocking and upsetting incident which has understandably left the gentleman shaken

Cheshire Police

Two women passing by came to the man’s aid, Cheshire Live reports.

But the pensioner was left shaken following the ordeal and police are desperate to trace the young thugs.

Sergeant Mark Spaven, of Warrington Local Policing Unit, said: “This was a shocking and upsetting incident which has understandably left the gentleman shaken.

“He returned home freezing cold and had sustained a cut to his face due to banging his head as he fell into the water.

“We are determined to find those responsible and I am urging anyone who has any information or believes they know who did this to come forward.

“I also want to appeal to the two women who thankfully came to his rescue to please get in touch with us as you could have information which could help our investigation.”

The horror happened in the centre of Warrington between 2.30pm and 3pm, and police believe there will have been several witnesses.

It happened near a popular retail park and a McDonald’s.

Anyone who can assist police with their enquiries should contact 101 quoting IML 973152 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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