Mourners say goodbye to security guard who died at Arbroath Asda

Alun Harris-Richards was described as a “much-loved husband and father”. Mourners gathered to pay their final respects to a security guard who died after an incident at Asda in Arbroath. Alun Harris-Richards’ funeral took place at Parkgrove Crematorium by Friockheim on Friday. The 61-year-old was described as a “much-loved husband and father” after the tragedy … Read more

Shoplifter who headbutted security guard jailed

A shoplifter who “repeatedly headbutted” a supermarket security guard when confronted after picking up alcohol has begun a jail term. Joshua Turner, 22, was given a 20-week prison term at Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court after admitting to assaulting the guard at a Morrisons in Walton, Peterborough. Cambridgeshire Constabulary described the attack as “awful” and said the … Read more

Two Door Staff ‘grab’ man ‘wanted for four separate “truly horrific” rapes’

A man believed to be wanted in connection with four ‘horrific’ rapes in Manchester city centre was reportedly detained by two security staff until police arrived. The perpetrator is believed to have targeted ‘intoxicated men and women’ before raping them and stealing their personal belongings. An investigation was launched by Greater Manchester Police following spate … Read more

EIGHT police officers had to restrain a violent drunk outside a Halifax town centre nightclub after he spat in a doorman’s face

EIGHT police officers had to restrain a violent drunk outside a Halifax town centre nightclub after he spat in a doorman’s face and threw punches at friends and passers-by. Bradford Crown Court heard that Shakil Roy was drunk and had taken cocaine before the fracas outside the Top Club in Northgate, Halifax, shortly before 1am … Read more

Brawl at Leeds city centre Wetherspoon’s involving professional rugby player lands trio in court

A brawl at a Wetherspoons in Leeds city centre that involved a professional rugby player landed three people in court. The fight at Beckett’s Bank on Park Row came after a group of drinkers clashed with door staff, leaving one person needing hospital treatment. The incident happened on September 24, 2022, a Saturday afternoon at … Read more