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A man was pushed out of his wheelchair during a robbery in West Kirby.

Police say "the vulnerable" victim, a man in his 30s, was taking photographs in the Wirral Way in the area of Ashton Park when the robbers struck.

At around 12.30pm on Tuesday he was approached by two unknown men who tipped him out of his wheelchair and stole his camera and other equipment.

The men ran off with the property. The victim was taken to hospital as a precaution.

The robbers are described as white, aged 30-40, one wearing a black coat and the other wearing a blue coat. CCTV and witness enquiries are ongoing and detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward to find the "despicable" culprits.

Detective Inspector Paul Lamb said: “It is despicable that a man in a wheelchair could be targeted in this way and we are determined to find those responsible and bring them to justice. The victim is being supported by officers and we take any reports of robbery extremely seriously, but to target someone vulnerable is particularly alarming. I think the community would agree that these men need identifying and removing from the streets.

“I would ask that anyone in the area of Ashton Park around 12.30pm and saw the incident, or any men matching the description running away, gets in touch.

"Likewise, if you have been offered a camera on any equipment in the area, do the right thing and come forward immediately.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident number 0517318639 or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.