Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman is reported to have sprayed a man in a wheelchair with an unknown substance before driving off
On Friday 16 August, around 7pm, it is reported that a woman assaulted a man in a wheelchair on Highthorn Road, Kilnhurst.
The man was near St Thomas Church when a car is alleged to have stopped near him. A woman is then reported to have exited the vehicle and sprayed an unknown substance in his face, causing the man to lose consciousness.
The woman is then reported to have re-entered her car and left the scene. She is described as white, in her 20s, of slim build and with short blonde hair. She is believed to have been wearing jean shorts, pink crop top and white Crocs sandals with charms on.
Enquiries are ongoing and officers are now appealing for anyone who may have been in the area at this time and may have witnessed the incident or can provide any dashcam footage or CCTV which could help the investigation.
โIf you can help, you can pass information to police via our new online live chat, our online portal or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 897 of 16 August 2024 when you get in touch. You can access our online portal here: www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something/โ
