Man pleads guilty to mugging Alan Barnes
Richard Gatiss has admitted shoving the 4ft 6in pensioner, breaking his collarbone. Since the attack, more than £330,000 has been donated to Barnes by people from all over the world.
£5k reward for information on Alan Barnes attack
Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £5,000 for information on the attempted robbery of disabled Gateshead man, Alan Barnes.
Mr Barnes was approached by a man who was demanding money on January 25. The 67-year-old was moving his wheelie bin from the side of his property, on Low Fell, to the front of the house. He was pushed to the ground and suffered a broken collarbone.
As a result of the attempted robbery, Alan is living with his sister and does not feel able to return to his home.
The Charity is now offering a reward of up to £5,000 for information passed through Crimestoppers’ anonymous 0800 555 111 number that leads to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator.
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Alan Barnes says his attacker should be punished
Alan Barnes, the Gateshead man who was a victim of an assault which shocked the country, said today that his attacker should be punished.
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Alan Barnes mugger on legal highs at time of attack
Richard Gatiss has a "drugs background" and was taking legal highs when he attacked the pensioner from Gateshead.
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Alan Barnes fundraising page misspells his name
A second fundraising page has been set up for Alan Barnes, but it's thought it could be fake. £329k was raised for him after a mugging.