A 74-year-old pensioner was allegedly choked and thrown to the ground after challenging a dog owner who was taking a dog onto Hope Beach, where dogs are prohibited.
Police have launched an investigation after the incident, which happened at around 17:00 on Sunday afternoon (5th July) on the revetment at Hope Beach, between Sandown and Shanklin.
The victim says he saw a couple and their child taking a dog onto the beach and politely pointed out that dogs are not allowed there during the Summer months.
The man – believed to be in his 30s – allegedly became aggressive and went ‘berserk’.
After questioning whether it was appropriate to behave in that way in front of a child, the victim says he was then called a ‘nonce’ by the woman.
The pensioner took out his mobile phone to record the confrontation, but says he was ordered to delete the footage. When he refused, he alleges he was grabbed by the throat, choked and thrown to the ground.
Despite repeatedly shouting for help, the pensioner says nobody came to his aid.
The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service attended the scene, where paramedics checked the 74-year-old over.
Speaking to Island Echo, the pensioner said he remains traumatised, angry and shaken by the incident.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has confirmed that the man received minor injuries and that investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with information can contact Police on 101, quoting 44260319771.
How awful. No one came to his aid. That is awful too. Hope the man is ok and these people are caught
Islandwide CCTV let’s catch these horrible evil B’stards.
So many laws that are broken everyday on the island
AND NOTHING IS DONE ABOUT IT
Vehicles driving for months with NO MOT
Dogs going onto beaches when they shouldn’t be
OBVIOUSLY NOT THE ANIMALS THOUGHT BUT THE
BACKWARD OWNERS.
Many dog owners shouldn’t be allowed to own dogs.
NO B’STARD KEEPS THEIR DOGS ON LEADS
It is a joke
Not right to be assaulted but maybe stop trying to police people – who were they hurting? Was it just the old chap wanted to have a bit of authority and tell someone off?
I think the bigger issue is the example it sets, especially when children are watching. When we decide that some rules are okay to ignore because they seem small or inconvenient, what message are we sending?
Where does it stop? If it’s acceptable to ignore the “minor” rules, does that same mindset eventually extend to more serious rules or even laws? Most people would agree that not all rules carry the same consequences, but respecting them helps build a culture of responsibility and accountability.
Children learn far more from what we do than what we say. If we expect them to follow the rules, we should be demonstrating that ourselves.
While I commend the gentleman for highlighting the error of the dog owners. Not always is it evident that a beach is not dog friendly. The dog owner should have just acknowledged the mistake and moved on. On the bigger issue of rules, the children should only look at the rules being broken by illegal immigrations going on and this Government’s actions to stop it!
Brilliant you managed to bring a rotten incident from probably a local white couple back to the issue of immigration, exactly how does that have anything to do with this, has everybody lost the ability to think for themselves anymore.
They are showing their true colours, it is such a
shame so many R acists reside on the beautiful
Isle of Wight.
So we know you vote Reform
Reform will NEVER win an election
Because in 2026 Britain it is not fashionable to be
R acist!
Bless you
Numpty parents = Numpty children
If children see their parents are rude inconsiderate
B’stards they will grow up the same way.
So sad.
Nothing like blaming the victim eh? Get a grip.
Shut up you tart. thats exactly whats wrong with society, people doing exactly what they want, when they want, where they want all unchallenged.
Spot on. Too many interfering old busybodies…
Your agreement with, and JustSaying’s initial statement are indicative of all that is wrong with this world today.
It used to be called civic responsibility. You know; back when people had some moral standards and weren’t self-entitled, selfish halfwits. Remember those days? Bet you don’t.
You need to learn to respect your elders.
do you not have any grandparents!
Grow up and act your age, not your shoe size.
As a dog owner myself! If I was walking my dog and I was unaware it was a no dog zone, I would appreciate somebody making me aware .It could save me from a £1000 fine..
Hope they find that piece of shite cockwomble and perhaps put him on cleanup duty at some of the dog shit hot zones…
Who would fine you, the Council cannot even
STOP motorists parking on Pavements and Double Yellow Lines and in some cases on Zig Zags
DON’T GET ME STARTED ON THE NUMPTIES WHO EVADE
PAYING PARKING CHARGES BY PARKING ON THE PAVEMENT OUTSIDE THE OLD TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE OPPOSITE SANDOWN PIER IN A PEDESTRIANISED ZONE.
You have more chance winning on the lottery than
being fined.
NO ONE READS SIGNS ON THE ISLAND
NITON AND WHITWELL CAN PROVE THAT.
So would I.
What on earth do you not understand about the principle of not assaulting older people? Who were they hurting? You needed to ASK? This country is going raving mad.
What a shame that nobody went to help him
Absolutely disgraceful,what a disgusting way to treat someone simple politeness,please,and in front of a child at that.vile.
They should be easy to find, but the law is so weak what will
get done about it!
My guess nothing, the defence will come up with some
Cock and Bull excuse.
Such aggressive people don’t deserve the loyalty and affection of any dog..or child.
Clearly the attacker has serious anger issues.
No one who is simply and politely giving useful, relevant information deserves a violent over-reaction.
So true.
Islandwide CCTV would help.
IS THE CCTV ALONG SHANKLIN A DUMMY.
OBVIOUSLY THIS NUMPTY AND HIS NUMPTY CLAN
WILL OBVIOUSLY WALK THEIR DOG AGAIN!
NUMPTIES CANNOT BE TOLD RIGHT FROM WRONG.
TO ATTACK AN INNOCENT MAN HIGHLIGHTING
DOGS ARE BANNED IS UNFORGIVABLE.
AN IMMEDIATE PRISON SENTENCE IS THE ONLY ANSER FOR
THE MAN AND LADY, THE CHILD OBVIOUSLY NEEDS TAKING
INTO CARE!
HOW CAN A CHILD BE LEFT WITH DANGEROUS PARENTS.
LET’S HOPE PLOD CATCH THESE NUMPTIES ASAP.
SOMEONE MUST HAVE SEEN WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE OR
HAVE FOOTAGE.
THE ISLAND IS A DANGEROUS PLACE THESEDAYS
What is wrong with people? There are signs saying no dogs allowed on beaches from 31/5 – 09/ the man was quite within his rights to tell them, locals don’t do it, so tourists need to adhere to the rules?
Could it be the Numpty couldn’t read!
There are Double Yellow Lines in many places yet
Stupid B’stards still park on them.
Too many B’stards think because they might only be 5 minutes
it is ok, it ain’t OK
But you only have to look at the Numpties breaking the law
THICK AS FCUK IS THE BEST WAY TO DESCRIBE THEM!
It’s no surprise, dogs and owners are a menace on the island. They need to be banned in public spaces full stop
Looking at the amount of rubbish, dirty nappies and plastic bottles dumped along our beaches during the last bank holiday, I’m sure that Dog owners would much rather walk somewhere else!!
You really do have a number of mental health issues, don’t you? Maybe contact the Mental Health Services
You have the wrong Enough is Enough
Bless you
Must be the hot weather getting to you.
Take a chill pill
99.9% of all dog owners obey the rules, so why shout for dogs to be banned in all public spaces. Stupid remark.
I agree 110% it is only the Numpty minority dog owners
It’s the owners who need keeping on a lead
This tragedy is an example of that.
What vile people. I too have challenged people with dogs on the Ventnor beach pointing out there are toddlers paddling and dog mess can cause blindness some are such aggressive yobs, that I ending up contacting the police. There are plenty of IOW beaches where you can walk your dogs. Stick to the rules!
I find humans to be the worst offenders of litter. Most dogs and their owners are very responsible
Regardless of whether responsible or not (and I do completely agree with you) the fact is that dogs are not allowed at this beach at this time. End of. Everything else is irrelevant.
We need beach police to enforce the rules.
The usual problem again with people thinking that no dogs on the beach that think it doesn’t mean them.What low life to attack an old man, and in front of a child as well, along with Mother mouth calling him a nonce, what chance has the kid got with that sort of upbringing? The attacker should be jailed for the attack and fined the penalty what ever it is for defying the beach rule, ordered to pay the old guy compensation, the old guy should sue the Mother for deformation in a public place,and the child should be taken into care on the grounds of living with unfit parents. WATCH THIS UPSET THE DO GOODERS, Can’t wait to see what crap they come with doing the ”siding with” bit
Well said. Totally agree.
Yes, nobody wants to be deformed in public…..
alright DEFAMATION SMART ARSE w.g.a.f
They must have been Reformers
Bless them
What a disgusting thing to happen. Unfortunately, there are many people like this now. In island schools, teachers are not correcting relatively minor misdemeanours because they want a quiet life and they have become too ‘friendly’ with the pupils. Boundaries are poor. It’s the same with parenting. These children are carrying the lack of boundaries into adulthood. We see breaking of small rules on a daily basis now. Add to this mental health problems, no money, work or prospects and we have a lot of angry young people out there who will snap over anything. It has become unsafe to even say anything to these people and, like I said, the island is full of them. Society is broken in the UK and I can’t see it improving.
Oh great,.. so it’s the teachers’ fault now is it…???
I’m sure most teachers would be much happier if they were allowed to discipline unruly kids, as they could / did when I was at school…
but unfortunately, in this modern society, they can’t even raise their voice to a kid, without the risk of career ruining reprisal, or worse
I agree with you that Society is broken in the UK,
if you consider that the Tories have been in power for the majority of the last 50 years.. and that reform are 99% recycled Tories,.. I can’t see any change to the government will change any of it for the better..
They all seem intent on, or complacent with the policies of increasing the divide between the richest few, and everyone else…
I don’t k ow what they teach children thesedays
Majority of island children are vaping everywhere.
WE NEED OLD STYLE TEACHERS, NOT THESE NAMBY PAMBY
ONES.
as per my previous comment,…
The teachers are not ‘NAMBY PAMBY’, as you put it, through choice.
Partly its an issue with ‘modern’ society,.. where everyone and anyone is criticised if they try to enforce good behaviour..
and also, a massive problem with parents, who won’t discipline their own children, and often actively encourage them to ignore, disrespect, and challenge people in authority.. including teachers.
That is true many parents are numpties and are afraid to discipline their own children.
Parents who cannot control their children should not
have children
More benefits scum ill expect…
Probably playing the A D H D card
very fashionable thesedays
BEATS WORKING FOR A LIVING
I bet I can guess the breed of dog it was…
Go on then, share with us…
My thoughts exactly
Maybe the beach Nazi will mind his own business in future
He’s not the Beach Police. Too many interfering old busybodies on this Island. I expect his curtains were twitching in Lockdown….
Are you one of those that think rules do not apply to you? We’re you the woman involved.
Keep your stupid comments to yourself!
She is obviously a Numpty
Well I’m sure that was exactly the thought of all those who saw, but did nothing to help him..
Oooh, some old geezer is being assaulted, but hey… that’s his problem, not mine….
if everyone in society, just ignores every witnessing of ‘wrongdoing’,.. we’ll end up a lot worse than we are now..
in the described situation, it is not unreasonable for the old guy to assume the family with the dog has missed the sign / rule…
but being assaulted for pointing it out is, however, massively disproportionate, and unacceptable.
The pensioner attacked by acrylic nailed yobs like you was a concerned citizen who politely informed your fellow yobs that the beach rules excluded dogs. The pensioner is the sort of person who would help a stranger in distress whilst yobs like you would point and laugh. Now go collect your benefits to buy more fags and booze.
Well said
True people should mind their own business but they can’t.
But no need to attack such a person, just walk away.
These two thugs need catching and given a hefty sentence
I am no IT expert but some deleted phone videos can be recovered
Hope the Police can do so and get them
also the Council need to enforce these beach rules, along with many other rules that are flaunted. Look at the number of people who use the rental electric scooters totally illegally with apparent impunity
Rules and laws only work if they are enforced.
Hope the victim is ok, sad that no one helped him – what a state society is in.
Sadly this Council couldn’t enforce undoing a packet of crisps
DUE TO NO SO CALLED AUTHORITIES ENFORCING THE RULES THEY STATE!.
IT APPEARS MEMBERS OF PUBLIC TRY TO DO WHAT THE SO CALLED AUTHORITIES ARE NOT ENFORCING!
THERE ARE SO MANY RULES THAT ARE OUT THERE BUT ARE NOT ENFORCED.
I SEE THESE ON A DAILY BASIS WHEN WALKING THE DOG.
SIGNS THAT STATE THE FOLLOWING:-
DON’T DROP LITTLE
PICK UP DOG MESS
DON’T LET DOGS ON BEACHES
NO BARBEQUES
DON’T PARK HERE
etc etc
BUT NO ONE DOES ANYTHING ABOUT IT APART FROM A FEW
CONCERNED PERSONS WHO COME OFF WORSE FOR DOING WHAT
THE AUTHORITIES ARE NOT DOING.
Have you ever seen a pensioner make a comment like this? Generally they are rude and not polite as im sure they want to think they are. If they made the suggestion and that was it the other person would go berserk and choke them . I call bs on this story. Sounds like what really happened was the pensioner made a suggestion and wouldn’t shut up then aggravating situation. Problem the police have is who to believe its hard.
Irrelevant wether he aggravated it or not.It didn’t warrant being attacked!
Exactly, obviously Richard doesn’t respect old folk
Bless him, maybe he won’t reach an old age himself
so he won’t have to suffer such nastiness.