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Man crawls home following assault Man crawls home following assault
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A man crawled home with broken bones after being attacked by a gang of youths for asking them to be quiet.A man crawled home with broken bones after being attacked by a gang of youths for asking them to be quiet.
The 51-year-old went to talk to youths causing a disturbance on The Green in Pelynt, Cornwall, in the early hours.The 51-year-old went to talk to youths causing a disturbance on The Green in Pelynt, Cornwall, in the early hours.
When he returned home he was "verbally abused" and a bottle was thrown at his house. He went outside but was "kicked and punched to the ground".When he returned home he was "verbally abused" and a bottle was thrown at his house. He went outside but was "kicked and punched to the ground".
He suffered a broken leg and collar bone in the attack by four youths and is being treated at Derriford Hospital.He suffered a broken leg and collar bone in the attack by four youths and is being treated at Derriford Hospital.
After the attack the man managed to crawl home and called the police and ambulance.