Tragic Night in Stroud: Vulnerable Man Left to Freeze After Heartless Mobility Scooter Theft
A shocking incident in Stroud, UK, has left the community reeling as the details of a horrific crime against a vulnerable elderly man, Neil Shadwick, have emerged. On a bitterly cold January night in 2023, 63-year-old Shadwick, who suffered from severe Parkinson’s disease and relied on his mobility scooter to get around, was cruelly abandoned in freezing conditions after his scooter was stolen by Kimberley Ann Hawkins, a 41-year-old homeless woman.
This heartless act ultimately led to Shadwick’s tragic death.
Neil Shadwick, a father of two, lived a quiet life despite the challenges posed by his debilitating condition. However, his vulnerability made him a target for Hawkins, who had known him for several months. On that fateful night, the two left Shadwick’s home together, with Hawkins allegedly seeking money from him.
When her attempts to extract cash from him failed, Hawkins’ frustration boiled over. Surveillance footage later revealed the shocking moment when Hawkins, in a fit of desperation, jumped onto Shadwick’s mobility scooter and sped away, leaving him helpless and dragging behind for nearly a minute.
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