Man arrested after fisherman pushed into the Swanswell

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A man has been arrested after a fisherman was pushed into a pond in Coventry.



An investigation was launched after a video showed a man being assaulted at Swanswell Park, Hillfields.

A 45-year-old man handed himself in at Coventry’s Central police station today in connection with the incident.

He is currently helping police with their enquiries.

Detectives are appealing to the fisherman to come forward.

PC Sam Wale, from Coventry’s violent crime team, said: “I am appealing to anyone who can identify the fisherman to call me or one of the team as we really need to speak to him.

“If you know him, then please ask him to contact us as soon as possible. He may be cautious about coming forward but we want to reassure him that we will deal with this incident with empathy and understanding.

“We continue to search for a second man we believe is involved in this incident and it is only a matter of time before we knock his door. He should think about his actions and do the right thing and come forward.”

Until the Telegraph contacted the police asking for further information no-one had reported the cruel attack to the authorities.

The video was originally posted on YouTube on September 23 under the title Swanswell Swim - but has since been deleted.

If anyone can identify the fisherman, or has information that could help the investigation they can call West Midlands Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Man charged after fisherman pushed into Coventry pool

A man has been charged with assault after a fisherman was pushed into a pond in Swanswell Park in Coventry.

Unemployed Brendan Cleary, 45, from Gloucester Street, Spon End, was set to appear before magistrates this afternoon to face charges of assault and criminal damage after the man’s fishing equipment was damaged in the attack.

Footage of the incident was shared on YouTube and received thousands of views before being removed.

A second man is still being sought in connection with the assault and police are urging him to come forward.

Officers are also continue to appeal for the victim to contact them.

PC Jim Stevenson said: “I am appealing to anyone who can identify the fisherman to call me or one of the team as we really need to speak to him.

“If you know him, then please ask him to contact us as soon as possible. He may be cautious about coming forward but we want to reassure him that we will deal with this incident with empathy and understanding.”

Anyone with information can call police on 101.

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Suspended sentence for Coventry man filmed pushing fisherman into Swanswell Pool

A man who shoved a fisherman into Swanswell Pool in Hillfields has been given a suspended prison sentence.

Brendan Cleary was filmed pushing the unknown angler into the Coventry lake on September 19.

Footage of the attack went viral after it was shared on Youtube and Facebook.

Unemployed Cleary, aged 45, of Gloucester Street, Spon End, pleaded guilty to assault and criminal damage and was sentenced at Coventry Magistrates Court today.

He was jailed for a total of 12 weeks, suspended for 12 months and oordered to pay £150 compensation.

Police are still searching for a second man in connection with the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call West Midlands Police on 101.