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Man dies after gang delays medics Man dies after gang delays medics
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Paramedics were delayed by youths who tried to attack them as they treated a a heart attack victim who later died. Paramedics were delayed by youths who tried to attack them as they treated a heart attack victim who later died.
At one stage the crew was forced to leave the scene as three youths shouted abuse and tried to attack them.At one stage the crew was forced to leave the scene as three youths shouted abuse and tried to attack them.
Norman Bell, 84, of Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, had been bowling at a social club in Ashton-in-Makerfield in Greater Manchester.Norman Bell, 84, of Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, had been bowling at a social club in Ashton-in-Makerfield in Greater Manchester.
A spokesman for North West Ambulance Service said the experience had been "frightening" for the crew.A spokesman for North West Ambulance Service said the experience had been "frightening" for the crew.
Police inquiries
"Paramedics are not used to being called to give medical assistance and being treated in such a way," he said."Paramedics are not used to being called to give medical assistance and being treated in such a way," he said.
Greater Manchester Police are investigating the incident which took place at St Oswald's Catholic Social Club at 1945 BST on 19 July.Greater Manchester Police are investigating the incident which took place at St Oswald's Catholic Social Club at 1945 BST on 19 July.
A GMP spokeswoman said the incident happened after a motorcycle was put in the path of the ambulance.
"The driver of the ambulance got out to move the motorbike, when it is believed three people ran over to him and stood in the way," she said.
"They shouted at him and threatened to assault him."