‘Despicable’ thieves leave crash victim for dead to steal bike
ACCIDENT VICTIM LAY FIGHTING FOR LIFE AS CROOKS TOOK HIS MOTORCYCLE
DISGRACEFUL thieves have been branded ‘the lowest of the low’ for stealing a motorbike from its owner as he lay fighting for his life in the road.
The 28-year-old biker struck his head and was critically injured after he smashed into a lamppost at the junction of Mount Road and Kirkmanshulme Lane, in Gorton, on Saturday, June 23.
As he lay on the pavement, two men approached him – but instead of trying to help him they stole his motorbike.
Police have released images of the stolen bike and are appealing for help to find the thieves, who they describe as the ‘lowest of the low.’
The injured man is still in intensive care in hospital. One of the thieves is believed to be white and wore a black helmet.
He was riding a long black moped, with possibly a 56 or 48 number plate, and was seen riding past the scene, before returning with a second man.
The second man is white, thought to be around 17-years-old, 5ft 5in, of skinny build, with black hair cut in a short back and sides style.
They were both later seen in the bus lay-by on Mount Road, near to the collision, trying to start the bike, which had a broken gear lever. Det Con Nick Kershaw, from GMP’s North Manchester, team said: “Someone must know who preyed on this man, stealing his bike and leaving him for dead – that’s the lowest of the low. “We have pictures of the bike that was stolen. “It was a black and orange 125 KTM trials-style bike, with the registration number WD14 DBO. “It is distinctive because of the colour and the fact it has a really loud exhaust. “Thankfully, some true Good Samaritans stopped to help the man shortly after. “The man’s family wish to thank Police spokesman them for all that they did, they believe their son would have died at the scene if he had been left any longer.
“They are calling them Guardian Angels.’
“He does, however, remain in a critical condition in hospital, and my thoughts are with him and his family as he fight for his life.
“This is a despicable crime, I just don’t know how anyone could leave a person for dead and steal their belongings, the thought of it makes me feel sick.
“I am appealing for anyone who knows those responsible to get in touch as soon as possible.
“We will do all that we can to find these cold hearted criminals.”
Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 0161 856 1146, 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. ‘his