Two arrested in assault on Blind Man

Talladega Police have arrested two suspects in the robbery and beating of a legally blind man.  The suspects should be formally charged Today. Until then, their names are not being released.

The 22-year-old victim is out of the hospital. At the family's request his name is not being released. John Samford came up on the victim Tuesday morning as he drove to work. Samford says the man was staggering out of a ditch in a remote area at the intersection of Germany Mountain Road and Bernie Station Road

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   Talladega police say the victim's harrowing ride began when he was waiting outside his apartment for his usual ride to work at the Alabama Industries for the Blind Tuesday morning. Two men in a pick up truck, pulled up and forced him into the vehicle. He was beaten, robbed and then pushed out of the truck.

 Police say tips from the public helped catch the suspects at a home in the city. One of them tried to run. The suspect bit two of the officers. He was tased and injured in the scuffle. He is now in the hospital. The other suspect is in jail.