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A man has been charged with stealing comedian Bill Bailey’s tour bus. 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 ...” 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.