Ex-serviceman was assaulted for wearing a Royal Air Force jacket.

A 69-year-old ex-serviceman was assaulted for wearing a Royal Air Force jacket.

The victim, who was also wearing a poppy, was walking along Sherwood Street, Fallowfield, Manchester on 1 November 2010 at 6pm when he noticed two men standing near to the entrance of the Fallowfield Loop, near to the junction of Wellington Road.

One man shouted an offensive remark about soldiers and when the victim replied, he was approached from behind and punched in the head.

He was then headbutted in the face, leaving him with two black eyes and a swollen nose.

The two men escaped on pedal bikes.

The attackers are described as being aged between 17 and 20 years old, and Asian or mixed race. One man was of stocky build, 5ft 6ins tall, had thin braided hair and was wearing dark clothing.

The second man was of chubby build, 5ft 4ins tall, had short shaved black hair and was wearing dark clothing.

Police Constable Michael Seddon from Greater Manchester Police’s Metropolitan Division said: “This was a mindless and brutal attack on a vulnerable member of the community.

“The victim was left extremely shaken and he is still recovering from his injuries.”

Anyone with any information should call police on 0161 856 4420 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.