This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-england-tyne-17425451
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Sir Bobby Robson memorial stone graffiti attack | |
(about 11 hours later) | |
A memorial stone in a garden dedicated to former Newcastle and England manager Sir Bobby Robson has been defaced. | A memorial stone in a garden dedicated to former Newcastle and England manager Sir Bobby Robson has been defaced. |
It is thought the graffiti was drawn on to the central stone on Sunday and the stone was cleaned on Monday morning. | |
The garden was opened on Gallowgate, in Newcastle, close to St James' Park, in May last year. | The garden was opened on Gallowgate, in Newcastle, close to St James' Park, in May last year. |
Liz Luff, from the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, tweeted that she was "absolutely furious" about the graffiti. | |
The garden includes a series of stones featuring images to celebrate Sir Bobby's career. | The garden includes a series of stones featuring images to celebrate Sir Bobby's career. |
A cleaner from Newcastle City Council removed the graffiti on Monday morning. | |
The foundation was set up in 2008 and works with scientists at Newcastle University to help develop cancer treatments. | The foundation was set up in 2008 and works with scientists at Newcastle University to help develop cancer treatments. |
Sir Bobby died in July 2009 aged 76 after a long battle with cancer. | Sir Bobby died in July 2009 aged 76 after a long battle with cancer. |
Previous version
1
Next version