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Issue:- 17 June 2009

Suspected arson attack at a Chinese restaurant

AT around 1am on Tuesday, 16 June 2009, Emergency services were called to reports of a fire at The Oriental restaurant on Lifeboat Road, in the Shorrocks Hill Country Club building. This is the second such attack on the property within the last two months. At the time of this latest incident the restaurant was closed. Merseyside Police confirm it is investigating a suspected arson attack at a Chinese restaurant and joint investigation has been launched with Merseyside Fire Service intothe cause of fire. The owner of the fitness center said:- "We have not done anything to deserve this. It has devastated us. We have put in so much hard work to build up a good clientele and a friendly atmosphere, and this happens. We are all in shock." The owner of the Oriental business added:- "I have lost everything. I had lots of bookings and now I do not know what to do. I have no plan B. This was my life and my income and my future. Now I have lost it. I have done so much work to get my business up and running. I would never have thought this could or would have ever happen to me. I am just thankful no one was injured." A customer who came down to help console the staff and the business owners said:- "Some of the local media have not made it easy since the last incident. I am horrified to see what has happened and I hope that the businesses get the support from the media this time." This was echoed by quite a few people who came over as they walked their dogs. Merseyside Police also confirmed with us that "No-one was injured during the incident and that the fire was put out shortly after it began. Sadly extensive damage has been caused to the premises." Detectives believe this was a targeted attack and are investigating whether it is linked to previous incidents in the area. House to house enquiries have been carried out and high-visibility patrols stepped up in the area to provide reassurance to the public. Police have carried out enquiries in the local area and are appealing to any witnesses and anyone with information in relation to the incident to contact Copy Lane CID via:- 0151 709 6010 or Crimestoppers anonymously on:- 0800 555 111.

Do not risk it... Do not cross!

ON Monday, 15 June 2009, at around 3pm a man was pictured hopping across the closed railway crossing as school children and other adults looked on in horror.   Just a few seconds after hopping over the other side, the train came through.  The children summed it up by saying:- "You ****. What an example! And people wonder why accidents happen!"  The photos have been passed on to the police who said that "It amazes us, just how silly people are.  People like this do not think that they not only their own lives at risk, but others as well.  We will be looking into this and would like to remind people that it is an offence to do this.  But most importantly, it is a dangerous and foolish thing to do!"

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