POLICE are appealing for a film crew to come forward who may be key witnesses after a man was tipped out of his wheelchair and robbed in West Kirby.

Merseyside Police received information about a film crew, potentially from a local estate agent who were filming around the Wirral Way at the time of the crime and may have filmed the two men.

It is believed the film crew were at the scene at around 12.30pm on Tuesday, December 12, the same time a man in his 30s was approached by two men in Ashton Park.

The men then tipped the victim out of his wheelchair and stole his camera and other equipment.

He was then taken to hospital for checks.

The men are white, aged 30 to 40, one was wearing a black coat and the other was wearing a blue coat.

Detective inspector Paul Lamb said: “It is despicable that a man in a wheelchair could be targeted in this way and we are determined to find those responsible and bring them to justice.

"The victim is being supported by officers and we take any reports of robbery extremely seriously, but to target someone vulnerable is particularly alarming.

"I think the community would agree that these men need identifying and removing from the streets.

“I would ask that anyone in the area of Ashton Park around 12.30pm and saw the incident, or any men matching the description running away, gets in touch.

"Likewise, if you have been offered a camera on any equipment in the area, do the right thing and come forward immediately.”

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting incident number 0517318639 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

If you were part of that film crew or have any information please contact detective constable Kev Thomas on 0151 777 2258.