http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-la ... e-29584017
Eric Morecambe statue: Police probe suspected theft attempt
A suspected attempt has been made to steal the Lancashire seafront statue of comedy legend Eric Morecambe.
Police believe someone tried to saw through one of the legs of the statue on Marine Road Central, Morecambe, at about midday.
The council has now removed the statue and the area has been fenced off.
A 32-year-old man from Morecambe has been arrested on suspicion of attempted theft. Police are asking for any witnesses to contact them.
The statue of the much-loved comedian - who with Ernie Wise formed the famous double act - was unveiled by the Queen in 1999.
Morecambe died on 28 May 1984, after collapsing on stage with a heart attack shortly after his 58th birthday.
(continued, close call - almost got the foot...there?)
Eric Morecambe statue: Police probe suspected theft attempt
-
cronus
- Black Market Analyst
- Posts: 18122
- Joined: Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:09 pm
- About me: Illis quos amo deserviam
- Location: United Kingdom
- Contact:
Eric Morecambe statue: Police probe suspected theft attempt
What will the world be like after its ruler is removed?
-
JimC
- The sentimental bloke
- Posts: 74223
- Joined: Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:58 am
- About me: To be serious about gin requires years of dedicated research.
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Contact:
Re: Eric Morecambe statue: Police probe suspected theft atte
Was he frequently legless when alive?
Nurse, where the fuck's my cardigan?
And my gin!
And my gin!
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 13 guests