23 March 2023 , 19:50
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Shocking footage shows the moment a man in a wheelchair was punched outside a nightclub by a thug for “running over his foot”.
The video shows the outside of a popular bar in Bristol where several people, including bouncers, are seen standing around.
A man in a white T-shirt approaches a man in a wheelchair, before a second man punches him in the face.
The force of the blow pushes him backwards in his chair, landing flat on his back..
The thug responsible then strolled away with the other man.
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It is unknown what caused the disturbance.
The incident took place outside the BSB bar in Bristol's waterfront district last Friday.
The thug punched the man in the wheelchair outside the barThe footage caused a stir online, with professional boxer Anthony Fowler tweeting: “Wtf just when you think you seen it all some s***house punched someone in a wheelchair.”
Another added: “That is lower than a snake’s belly, pure s*** house behaviour, I hope he gets what’s coming to him.”
Another fumed: “How small do you have to be to punch a bloke in a wheelchair in the face?
“This is honestly the most shocking thing I’ve ever seen.”
Avon and Somerset Police have launched an investigation, although the incident has not yet been reported to the police.
The pair walked away after the brutal encounterInspector Adam Dolling said: 'The video has been circulated and viewed widely and it's important we identify the people in the footage.
“We believe it happened close to the BSB bar on the Waterfront and we're making enquiries at the venue and in the surrounding area today.
“We'd ask anyone with information to come forward as soon as possible.
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“If you can help, please call us on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223064944.
“We have collected CCTV from the local area, including BSB bar, and we believe the incident happened at just after 1.30am on Friday.”
“We are making further attempts today to identify the victim, and are still appealing for anyone with information to come forward.”