Day: September 17, 2012

Dead sheep dumped on Pennywell Road

Police are investigating after a dead sheep was dumped on Pennywell Road. The animal was discovered at around 8.00pm last night and Police acted quickly to remove the dead animal. Police have confirmed the animal was dead prior to be dumped on the Zebra crossing outside the shopping centre.

Last night a male was assisting Police with their enquiries but a Police spokesperson said “An inquiry was ongoing to establish the cause of death and where the animal had come from. So far no one has been arrested or charged in connection with this incident “

Charity rugby match raises £8,000

Lothian & Borders Police rugby team played a special match yesterday against a Scotland legends team to raise money for Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland. Money from tickets sales and from a variety of fundraising activities on the day raised over £8,000.

Scotland legend Scott Hastings gets to grips an opponent. (Picture: Thomas Brown)

The match was arranged in arranged in remembrance of former officer Steve Cully, who died aged 41, due to a heart defect and his wife Rosie, who has already raised in excess of £20,000 for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, gave a moving speach about her late husband. Both of Steve’s kids, Josh (4) and Hannah (7) were at the match and they have the task of kicking the match off.

Ballons were set off into the sky before kick off. (Picture: Thomas Brown)

Around 2,100 spectators turned up despite the rain to watch the match and got behind both teams.

Corries legend Ronnie Brown performed the National Anthem prior to kick off. (Picture: Thomas Brown)

Prior to kick off Corries legend Ronnie Brown performed the National Anthem supported by the Police Pipe Band.