Police appeal after grandad is pushed into canal in Chester

A grandfather from Chester says he is lucky to be alive after being pushed into a canal while out fishing with his wife.

Wayne Cairns, 64, from Blacon, was with his wife Ann, 68, when the incident happened at around 7pm on Wednesday 26 April, near to the Telford's Warehouse restaurant.

Wayne, who suffers from angina and lung problems, said he was pushed into the Shropshire Union Canal by a man who had previously been swimming there.

Wayne said he had an altercation with the man and a woman before he was shoved into the water. He said the the man then threatened to also push Ann in before leaving Wayne struggling in the water.