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09
Feb 2021
Man attacked by thugs in Ripon thought they would kill him
The intervention of a Ripon retailer may have saved the life of a man who was set upon by two vicious thugs in broad daylight.
The attack took place last Tuesday afternoon and is the latest in an escalating series of violent incidents involving gangs who are terrorising the city streets.
With early morning snowfall covering pavements and Ripon Market Square the youths - most of them wearing hoodies and track-suit bottoms, had the 'ammunition' they needed to pelt cars as they turned into Market Place West.
The retailer, who wishes to remain anonymous, told the Stray Ferret:
He added:
Having scared off the attackers, the retailer tended to the man, taking him to safety in his shop.
He pointed out:
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Last week the Stray Ferret reported on a series of violent crimes that occurred in a short space of time during the previous weekend in the Bondgate area of the city.
Police put out an appeal for witnesses to come forward.
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