Chinese takeaway owner brutally attacked outside business by anti-social teen thugs

THE owner of a Chinese takeaway has been brutally attacked by a gang of teenage, anti-social thugs.

The shocking assault occurred outside Emerald Chinese Takeaway on Loushers Lane on Friday, June 28, at 4.30pm.

The owner, Mr Wu was eating inside with his family when he heard a loud noise of banging against his shop window.

He went outside to investigate and found a group of four youths, believed to be between 15 and 18 years of age.

When he asked them to stop, he was attacked and kicked in the head and face. The youths then ran away.

Cheshire Police was called, but Mr Wu’s family said they were ‘disappointed’ as the force had not kept them informed and had taken no action other than to give them a crime number.

The victim’s family said: “This was an unprovoked attack thought to be racially motivated due to things that were said at the time.

“In the four days since the attack, the police have not been back to take statements from his wife, who witnessed the attack, even though they said they would return to do so.

“We have owned the popular takeaway for more than 10 years and have a not previously had any issues.

“We want those responsible prosecuted and fear for future safety of ourselves, as well and other foreign owners in the Stockton Heath area.

“This was an unprovoked attack and people need to see they cannot get away with this.”

Emerald Chinese Takeaway in Latchford. Picture: Google Maps

Mr Wu was taken to hospital for treatment for his facial injuries. He has been sick for the past few days, keeps feeling dizzy, has a headache and only can eat soft food.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: “At 4.25pm on Friday, June 28, police were called to reports of an assault outside a takeaway on Loushers Lane, Warrington.

“The caller reported that the victim had confronted a group of four teenagers who had been banging on the windows at the front of the store.

“After confronting the group, the man was pushed to the floor and assaulted by the offenders, who had subsequently fled the scene.

“An investigation into the incident has been launched and officers are following a number of lines of enquiry.

“As part of their investigation officers are keen to hear from anyone with any information.”

The first suspect was described as being a white man, around 5’ 8” tall, of a slim build and approximately 16 to 17-years-old. He was wearing a baseball cap and a grey tracksuit.

The second was also white, of slim build and around 5’ 9” tall. He had blonde hair and was wearing a backwards baseball cap, ear pods, a blue hooded top, North Face tracksuit bottoms and black trainers.

The third man was again white, around 5’ 7” tall, aged 16 to 17-years-old with long ginger hair, while the fourth suspect was just described as a white man.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML 1858308, or visit cheshire.police.uk/tell-us

Since the Warrington Guardian approached Cheshire Police, an officer has made contact with the family regarding taking a statement.