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#PRETAMANGER
Sandwich chain Pret A Manger will be sold to JAB Holdings, the owners of Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Pret’s chief executive announced that all staff would get a £1,000 bonus when the deal goes through. @saramayspary joked: “Nice one. I wonder if I can quickly sign up for a Saturday job...” @Garethbesley tweeted: “The prospect of £1,000 has made the @Pret staff extra jolly today #Pretamanger #Pretamoney.” @Heideggerfan lamented: “Noooooo. I loved #Pretamanger – they’ll ruin it.”
#LIEGE
Two police officers and a civilian were shot in the Belgian town of Liège. The gunman attempted to take a hostage in a high school before being shot dead by police. Belgian media reported that the shooter was on temporary release from prison. @Tachillobator said: “Lot of police at the Boulevard d’avroy in Liege right now. I heard gunshots. I saw people fleeing in my street.” @Aranznataly added: “A sad day in #Belgium. Two police officers dead and a person passing by in city centre of Liege. Heard shots from my house and remember how similar they are to fireworks :( Hard to believe, causes still investigated. We are OK.” @Pavloklimkin posted: “Heartbreaking news about shooting in Liege, Belgium. Deepest condolences, my thoughts and prayers for the victims and their families. We mourn together with the Belgian people. There is no place for terror in this world.”
#RAHEEMSTERLING
English international Raheem Sterling has defended the tattoo of an M16 assault rifle on his leg. The Manchester City player explained that the ink was a tribute to his father, who was killed with a gun, and was still unfinished. @Garylineker said: “Unique to this country to attempt to destroy our players’ morale before a major tournament. It’s weird, unpatriotic and sad.” @toryboypierce commented: “Footballer Raheem Sterling has released photo of his new tattoo – an MI6 assault rifle on his leg. Talk about shooting himself in the foot.” @CJESSXIII posted: “Are people really gonna spend all day/week talking about a wee picture on a footballer’s leg? Deary me.”