After being mugged outside his house, a retired man with disabilities was too afraid to return to his home. But now, thanks to the kindness of one young woman and the generosity of tens of thousands of strangers, 67-year-old Alan Barnes has the resources to find a new place to live — and a whole lot of support.
Barnes, who lives in the English town of Gateshead, was attacked last month outside his home. According to the BBC, Barnes, a petite man who is visually impaired and has developmental problems, had been taking out his trash when a man assaulted him, demanding money.
Shaken by the incident, Barnes, whose collar bone was broken in the attack, reportedly moved to his sister’s home to live temporarily. Police are reportedly still searching for Barnes’ attacker.
–
To make a donation to Barnes, visit the GoFundMe page here.
