Family fun on offer at hospice festival
THREE thugs pushed a woman to the ground and stole cash from her during a street robbery that left her “extremely shaken”.
Detectives said the victim, 56, was walking on Whitchurch Way in Halton Lodge, Runcorn, at about 11.40pm on Thursday, June 9, when the muggers approached.
One robber grabbed two bags she was carrying and she was pushed. The woman fell to the ground, suffering minor injuries.
A Cheshire Police spokeswoman said the muggers fled towards Grangeway with the bags.
Cash was stolen as a result of the incident. All three robbers were described as in their late teens or early 20s, slim and wearing dark clothes.
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information or who might have witnessed the robbery is urged to contact the police.
Detective Constable James
THERE’S lots on offer at the Haven festival in July - a family fun event with live music from local bands, a variety of stalls and refreshments on offer, freshly made food and bar.
Halton Haven Hospice have partnered with local social space The Barnyards in Widnes to organise the festival.
Halton Haven provides specialist care, completely free of charge, to people of Halton and surrounding areas who are living with end of life or life-limiting conditions.
Haven Festival will take place 11am to 9pm on Saturday, July 2, at The
Simpson said: “Thankfully the victim did not sustain serious injuries as a result of the incident, but the robbery has understandably left her extremely shaken up.
“There have been a number of enquiries under way in the local area and I would like to
Barnyards by Widnes train station.
Local musicians supporting the event include Palacefields Ukulele Group, Becky Tester, Top Monkey, Keith Fielding, Red Monk, The Chimps, Snow Wolves and Peach Street.
Community fundraiser Tina Gill said: “We are thrilled to be working with The Barnyards to host Haven Festival for the community to come, enjoy and support the incredible work of the hospice.
“With free entry it will certainly be something you won’t want to miss! There are some amazing musicians confirmed, stalls with all you could reassure the community that we are doing all we can to find those responsible and bring them to justice.
“As part of our enquiries, we are appealing to anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident who may have seen something that didn’t ask for on offer and delicious food and drink to get stuck in to.”
With less than half of the hospice’s £2.3m annual running costs coming from government funding, they are hugely reliant on the support of the community to stay open and continue caring for local people who need this specialist care.
Each year it costs £2.3 million to run Halton Haven which means £6,301 is needed every day to keep the hospice open.
● For more information on how to support Halton haven Hospice, contact the fundraising team on 01928 712728. look quite right, to come forward with information.
“I’d also ask residents with CCTV and dashcam footage from the area to send this to us, if they have not already done so, as we believe it will help us with the investigation.”
Anyone who has information, CCTV or dashcam footage should contact Cheshire Constabulary online at cheshire.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting IML 1289248.
Information can also be provided by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.