Crossbow wielding maniac killed in Bournemouth

A crazed double killer has been shot dead by police in Bournemouth this afternoon.

Pascal Tonk, 21, of St Anthonys Road was killed around 12 noon after rampaging through Bournemouth with a crossbow.

Barry Linden, Dorset Assistant Chief Constable has said, “ We did set out to kill Mr Tonk but I must think of my men’s safety first. The suspect was cornered at Talbot Combined School in Wallisdown and exited the school brandishing a crossbow. He was shot after he began to fire at the policemen present.”

Today’s events began when alarms were raised at 8am after a JCB was used to break into the Keiron Verdon Range at Chapel Gate Sports Centre. The leisure centre, near Bournemouth International Airport had no CCTV cameras, and the police were left with no leads after the suspect escaped with a crossbow and bolts.

Following the break in, an attack in Horseshoe Common left a dog with a life threatening injury, after being shot by what its owner called “a bow and arrow”. Pippa Shufflebottom, 20, a mobile hairdresser from Canford Heath witnessed the event.

“The man was circling me and my dog Bouncebackability on his bike laughing. He shot Bounceback and then cycled away.”

Police were then left shocked by the murder of a Belgian National, named Mels Rattue, outside St Augustus Church, who was attending a Bonsai Tree convention. The victim’s friend, Dennis Landsbert, 52, was there at the time.

“Mels was just getting off the bus when this man shot him in the eye with a bow and arrow. The police surgeon declared him dead at the scene.”

Police frantically searched for the man responsible, but did not release names until a fire was reported in St Anthonys Road. The residence of Pascal Tonk was set fire with both his mother, Louise, Lu-Lu Tonk, 32, and the family dog, Laughing Gravy, left inside.

Mr Linden said: “Both Mr Pascal’s mother and pet German Sheppard were found inside the building decapitated and covered with petrol. We believe they were killed with a machete. It is a very sad end to today’s events.”oHoHH

Two people found dead after collision in Poole Harbour

Two people have died after a passenger ferry collided with a cargo vessel in Poole Harbour this morning.

The man and woman, both said to be in their 80s were found about half a mile from the scene of the collision by a Danish Lifeboat Crew, and are thought to be the only fatalities caused by a dangerous poison spilled by cargo vessel, L. Taurus.

The substance, named Lindane, is said to be highly dangerous and spreading at an ‘incredible rate’, and has reportedly killed a substantial amount of sea life.  It was released into Poole Harbour, after the Sandbanks ‘Roll On Roll Off’ ferry collided with the L. Taurus, which was carrying 20 trucks to Cherbourg.

Torben Lee, 58, a Pollution Consultant from the Environment Agency, has said the main worry is for passengers who jumped from the ferry at the time of the accident.

“The spillage has come from one of the trucks onboard L.Taurus. All lifeboat crews are now wearing chemical protection gear,” said Mr Lee.

A spokesman for the Coastguard said that there have been only two fatalities, but that more than 70 people have been taken to hospital with cuts and bruises, and over concerns of contamination.

Lindane remains a risk, and a 48 hour exclusion zone has been put in place. People have been asked to refrain from walking dogs, exercising on the beach and fishing, between Sandbanks and Bournemouth Pier.

Bournemouth’s Heroes’ Record Breaking Magic

Students at Bournemouth University set a new World Record on Thursday when 103 people dressed as superheroes.

The students involved arrived at the university dressed in a variety of costumes to raise money for the BBC fundraising event, Children In Need. The university students and lecturers found themselves surrounded by characters from films and comics ranging from Disney and Pixar hit ‘The Incredibles’ to, the most popular choice, DC comic favourite Superman.

Participants each donated £5, amounting in an impressive £515, before calculating donations from boxes placed around the two university campuses.

A group of selected representatives for the event then appeared on the Friday night charity event in Basingstoke, displaying a suitably large cheque.

Georgina Williams, a first year student studying Business Studies in Bournemouth, was at the university when the world record attempt took place.

“I think it is really good that the university are supporting such a good cause. A lot of student at the university don’t have a television because a TV licence costs so much, so the university definitely increased awareness of Children in Need with this event. I also think it shows how successful the Student Union is in Bournemouth. It’s a shame that there couldn’t have been more people taking part – it would have been nice to get the number up to about 200.”

Bournemouth Student Union is hoping to continue their fundraising for similar charities, after a great deal of success in the volunteer based Raising and Giving (RAG) week earlier this term.

Complaints answered as Russell Brand resigns

Russell Brand has announced his resignation from the BBC today after he and Jonathon Ross made offensive prank calls to veteran actor Andrew Sachs’ answer machine.

Claiming he had had sex with Sachs’ granddaughter, Brand continued to harass Sachs on his pre recorded Radio 2 show, which went out on air on 18^th October. Listeners tuning in at the time were outraged, but some think reactions have been extreme, including 44 year old mother of one Tina Clark, from Pevensey Close, Southampton.

 “I listened to the show because I love Jonathon Ross and I thought the two comedians would work well together. I turned it off after the first message, because I found it offensive, but I would never have gone as far as putting in a complaint! I understand that it clearly went too far, but there is a point where you have to accept Russell Brand’s apology and forget about it. I think everyone has overreacted.”

Louisa Craven, 27, a manager for London Overground, lives in Mistley Gardens in Surrey, and agreed saying, “This is an overreaction. I’m a big Russell Brand fan, and I know he crosses the line at times but it was a stupid mistake. He’s human.”

Among Brand’s fan base is also Hannah Clifton, 20, from Nottingham, who is currently studying Business, and thinks the situation has become out of hand. “23,000 complaints? I guess it shows this made an impact. I really like Russell Brand – I like the fact he doesn’t take himself too seriously. It’s a shame he had to resign.”

Many believe that this was the last chance for Brand, with his controversial humour causing many a scandal in the past.

“His humour is offensive. I am glad he is off the airwaves,” says 55 year old Carol Barnett, who has three children and works as a dance teacher and lives in Lumley Road in her home town of Horley in Surrey. She claims that she has never been a fan of the comedian.

Dom Fairman, 19, a Music and Audio Technology student currently living in Purbeck Halls in Bournemouth agreed.

“It is about time Russell Brand left. I don’t find him funny at all. His humour is just annoying. I don’t have any friends who actually find him funny.”

Jonathon Ross has been banned from the BBC for three months, but has yet to comment on Brand’s resignation.

 

 

London pensioner, 89, reflects on her childhood

Clarice Goldser’s first childhood memory was being involved in an accident in her home that left her with a head injury.

 

The sprightly 89 year old was just 6 years old when, whilst playing with her brother Monty, now 88, she caught her foot on an armchair and hit her head on the stone fireplace.

 

“I remember our Mum telling my brother that he was being too rough with me. She insisted that someone would get hurt. Monty still feels guilty now. He made me a very nice get well card! I had a cut on my head, but it wasn’t an awful injury.”

 

Clarice went on to marry Barnett Goldser, a factory owner, also from London, in 1943.

 

“I had a happy marriage. I was lucky enough to have three fantastic children – Lynne, Carol and David. They’ve all done so well in life it’s such a pleasure to see them happy. And they have such wonderful children!”

 

Sadly, in 1965, when her youngest child, Lynne, was just 11 years old, her husband died.

 

“It was hard. I had to put my children first so my first priority was earning money. I have to admit I was lucky – I was able to put together the money to open my own shop and I sold clothes to people in London. I really enjoyed it.”

 

Nowadays Clarice is far more likely to be seen at her local bridge club, competing against other pensioners in her area.

 

“I really enjoy bridge. I’ve met lots of new friends there. I’m not interested in sitting and resting all day – I’m determined to stay as active as possible.”