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Library to hold events to mark First World War CROSBY Library will be hosting a number of events this month to commemorate the First World War. A book signing and talk by Adrian Gregson about his book ‘From Docks and Sand’ will be held on Wednesday, November 14 from 2pm. A similar event will be held on Wednesday, November 21 from 2pm on book Janet Lois Griffiths WW1 Heroine by Hilary Ambrose. A third event will be held on Wednesday, November 28 and will involve an interpretation through performance and song by Formby U3A Folk Group from 2pm. Everybody is welcome to book a seat, please contact Sefton Libraries Information Service by telephoning 0151 2576401/ 9345773 or email information.services@sefton.gov.uk
Police probe into abuse at football match HOMOPHOBIC abuse hurled at a linesman at a Marine FC match is being investigated by Merseyside Police. The Champion reported how the Crosby club were in hot water with the Football Association after a group of young fans directed the insults at a matchday official during the Mariners’ FA Cup clash against Salford City on Saturday, October 20 at the Marine Travel Arena. Merseyside Police are now looking into the incident and will try to identify the culprits. A spokesperson for Marine said: “The club have received written confirmation that the matter is to be investigated by Merseyside Police. As the matter is now subject to a criminal investigation Marine AFC will not make any further comment.”
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BOY ROBBED AT KNIFEPOINT AS HE CYCLED IN PARK Youths held hunting knife to his chest and made him hand over his bike which was a recent birthday gift
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Report by Tom Martin A 15-year-old boy was the victim of a terrifying knifepoint robbery in a Waterloo park when he was threatened by two youths who stole his bike. The young victim was approached by two males, aged between 15-19, who were armed with a hunting-style knife. They held the weapon to his chest and demanded he handed over his Whyte 901 bike, which he only received as a recent birthday gift. They also told him to empty his pockets and they took his phone and a five pound note before fleeing the park. The shocking incident happened at around 4.30pm on Tuesday, October 16 near the play area in Victoria Park. The 15-year-old's mother posted a warning on Facebook following the knifepoint robbery and said: “My 15year-old was robbed at knifepoint in Victoria Park by two 6ft males. “One wearing a blue jacket, blond hair, stubble. The other in black, all hooded up. “After holding an eight-inch huntingstyle knife to his chest, while they went through his pockets and took his phone and a fiver, they made off with this Whyte 901 bike which he has had since his birthday just five weeks ago.”
Victoria Park, in Waterloo
Thankfully the victim was uninjured “Likewise, any home CCTV or dashbut left distressed by the incident. cam which may have captured anything Police say enquiries so far through suspicious may be vital. witness appeals and CCTV have been “There is no place in our communities unsuccessful in identifying the armed for threatening behaviour and the use robbers. of weapons, so help us keep Detective Constable the green spaces of Sefton for Donna Oakley said: “For a what they are intended: places young teenager to be to walk, play, exercise and threatened and robbed of enjoy.” Anyone with information is their property in broad daylight has understandasked to contact the social ably left him shaken and media desk @MerPolCC, call upset, and we are carrying The stolen bike. 101 with reference out extensive enquiries. 18400002676 or you can call the inde“If you were in the park or nearby and pendent charity @CrimestoppersUK saw this incident or men making off, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. You can also use their online form at: please get in touch and we will identify those responsible and bring them to https://crimestoppers-uk.org/giveinformation/give-information. justice.
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