Alan Barnes attacker pleads guilty to assault
A man has pleaded guilty to assaulting and attempting to rob disabled pensioner Alan Barnes last month.
The attack, which left Mr Barnes with a broken collarbone, led to an online appeal on social media which raised more than £330,000.
Richard Gatiss, 25, from Gateshead, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to rob.
Danny Savage reports.
24 Feb 2015
- From the section UK