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Man charged with theft of Bill Bailey's tour bus | Man charged with theft of Bill Bailey's tour bus |
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A man has been charged with stealing the comedian Bill Bailey’s tour bus. | |
Bailey was performing at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall in October when the vehicle was taken from the theatre’s car park. | Bailey was performing at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall in October when the vehicle was taken from the theatre’s car park. |
Francis Whittaker, 35, of Liverpool, is also charged with burglary, car theft and driving while disqualified, Merseyside police said. | Francis Whittaker, 35, of Liverpool, is also charged with burglary, car theft and driving while disqualified, Merseyside police said. |
At the time Bailey tweeted: “Lively crowd @liverpoolphil last night – shame our tour bus was nicked from outside the venue! So gig not too bad all things considered ...” | |
The 51-year-old comic said two laptops and car keys were stolen from a production room in the hall along with the Mercedes Sprinter Splitter van containing crew suitcases and tour merchandise. | The 51-year-old comic said two laptops and car keys were stolen from a production room in the hall along with the Mercedes Sprinter Splitter van containing crew suitcases and tour merchandise. |
Bailey was touring with his latest standup show, Limboland, which begins a run in the West End of London next week. | Bailey was touring with his latest standup show, Limboland, which begins a run in the West End of London next week. |
Whittaker was set to appear before magistrates on Friday. | Whittaker was set to appear before magistrates on Friday. |
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