Disabled Caerwys man injured fending off puppy thieves

A group of teenagers intervened to stop 10-month-old Nelly from being stolen

A disabled man was pulled off his mobility scooter while trying to stop thieves stealing his puppy.

John Appleby was clinging on to 10-month-old Nelly's lead while a woman in her 20s and man in his 30s tried to snatch it.

The 63-year-old managed to cling on, but badly hurt his face and body as he was flung on to the path in Caerwys, Flintshire.

A group of teens intervened and the pair fled without the boxer.

North Wales Police is investigating the incident, which happened on 17 April next to the Caerwys bowling green.

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Police say John Appleby suffered significant injuries

PC Ellie Evans described the would-be thieves as callous and cowardly and praised the timely intervention of the teens.

She said: "The female is described as white, of medium build, about 5ft 8in with pink and black shoulder length hair. She wore a short-sleeved dark red T-shirt, tracksuit bottoms and trainers.

"The man, also white, is described as of medium build, 5ft 10in with short black hair and a goatee beard. He appeared smartly dressed."

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