Man hospitalised after brick attack in Doncaster

A man was hospitalised after he was struck by a brick when his home was targeted by vandals.
By Claire Lewis
Published 16th Aug 2019, 13:46 BST
Updated 16th Aug 2019, 14:46 BST
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The 71-year-old was injured during a disturbance at a property in Staveley Road, Edlington, at around 11pm yesterday.

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South Yorkshire Police said the force was contacted at around 11pm and officers found that the OAP was injured when a brick was hurled through his window.

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A car was also damaged during the incident.

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South Yorkshire Police said the pensioner suffered minor injuries.

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 1,001 of August 15.