Man Attacked in Maidenhead

A gang of 'Asian' youths surrounded and beat up a man described as 'mentally challenged':

A gang of Asian teenagers who punched a man with learning difficulties in an alleyway on Thursday are being hunted by police.

The 41-year-old victm was walking home from picking up a takeaway at Upton Lea Parade in Slough at about 6.20pm on Thursday, when he was assaulted.

He took the alleyway from Wexham Road, which runs behind the Irish Club, towards The Frithe and here he was approached by three teenage boys.

Police say one of them punched the man several times in the face, knocking him to the ground where he was later found by a passer-by.

The three teenagers, were wearing dark-coloured sports clothing and some wore hoods.

PC Wendy Gibson, who is investigating the incident, said: “This was an unprovoked assault that left a vulnerable man with facial injuries, which require on-going hospital treatment.

“I would appeal to anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with our investigation.”

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