Man Admits Assaulting Disabled UK Pensioner

Alan Barnes attack: Man pleads guilty

A man has pleaded guilty to assaulting disabled pensioner Alan Barnes, for whom more than £300,000 was subsequently raised in donations.


The 67-year-old suffered a broken collarbone when he was knocked to the ground outside his Gateshead home on 25 January. An online appeal set up on his behalf raised £330,135.

Richard Gatiss, 25, from Gateshead, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to rob at Newcastle Crown Court.

He will be sentenced at a later date....