Man who pulled another man off a mobility scooter in Lincoln as he tried to rob him has been jailed
The man in his 70's suffered serious injuries as he was pulled from his mobility scooter
A man from Mablethorpe who pulled another man off a mobility scooter as he attempted to rob him has been jailed.
Jason Bickford, of Admiralty Road, targeted a man on a mobility scooter in Baggholme Road, Lincoln, pulling at a bag the man was holding as he drove along.
This caused the victim, a man in his 70s, to fall from the scooter resulting in serious injuries.
The injuries the victim suffered have been life-changing
While on the floor, 42-year-old Bickford carried out a further cowardly and unprovoked act, punching him where he lay. The victim fought back, using walking sticks to fend him off, and Bickford left with nothing.
He carried out the attempted robbery at around 7pm on 13th August last year.
Police were called out by crews from East Midlands Ambulance Service who were responding to treat the victim’s injuries. Officers began their investigation, combing through CCTV footage before an officer was able to identify the suspect.
Bickford appeared at Lincoln Crown Court on Friday 8th August charged with attempted robbery and was handed his sentence of six years and one month.
DC Claire Rose led the investigation. She said:
“Due to the bravery of the victim, justice has been served in this case. He is now looking forward to putting this behind him and living his new life as best he can. I know he wanted to thank everyone involved in the case and is grateful for all the hard work done.”