Police are hunting a thug who carried out a "cowardly and shocking" attack on a 60-year-old man in a wheelchair.
The attacker pushed the disabled man out of his wheelchair and assaulted him while he lay helpless.
The assault happened on the rail footbridge on the Burbage side of Hinckley railway station.
Sgt Mark Rushin, of British Transport Police in Leicestershire is leading the investigation.
He said today: "This was a particularly cowardly and shocking attack that took place in the middle of the day and against an extremely vulnerable member of the community.
"Understandably the victim, who was already unwell prior to the incident, has been left in a severe state of shock.
"He required hospital treatment for a bruised chest and ribs, and an injury to his arm.
"The scooter was also damaged and will require maintenance and repair before the victim can use it again."
The attacker is black and has shoulder length dreadlocks.
He was wearing a dark tracksuit and white training shoes and was carrying what the victim believed to be a guitar or violin case.
Sgt Rushin added: "The victim remembers a number of passengers on the Leicester-bound platform at the station at the time of the assault and I would urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or recognises the man in question from the detailed description to contact us as a matter of urgency.
"This really was a deplorable and degrading attack on a defenceless vulnerable man.
"The person responsible needs to be located and dealt with, please help us find him."
The attack happened shortly before 2pm on Saturday, June 28. Police released details today.
Contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting reference MSUB/B4 of 28/07/2014.
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
