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Weapons used in robbery at Southport's Eighty
Eight Bar and Brasserie
ON Monday, 3 July 2017, around 12.30am, Eighty Eight Bar and Brasserie was the
location of robbery that has left staff "distressed." We are told that 4 men had
entered 88
Bar, on Lord Street, Southport, in what
has been described as:- "wearing dark clothing, gloves and facial coverings, and
in possession of weapons." Merseyside Police, in a press statement said that the
weapons in question had been described to them in detail and that they included
a bat and knife. We are also told us that threats had been made to staff, when
the males made demands for money and cash. Merseyside Police have stressed that
nobody was injured in the incident, within the popular venue, that's normally
open daily from 11am to 12am. Initially it was believed after the males had
exited 88 Bar, they had driven off in a dark vehicle, towards the direction of
Southport Market. Now Police are currently checking CCTV and vehicle enquiries
are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and identify those responsible.
Detective Inspector Steve Reardon said:- "This was a cowardly attack on people
going about their business in the community. The members of staff were
thankfully unhurt but understandably distressed to be threatened in this way. I
would appeal to anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area around
midnight to contact us immediately. There may be members of the public who were
passing in their vehicles and recorded dash cam footage of men close to the bar
or driving off, and any piece of information or footage, however small, may be
vital for our investigation. I want to reassure all residents and businesses
that incidents like this are rare and we will do everything possible to identify
the offenders and bring him them justice, and ensure that Southport continues to
be a safe place to live, work and visit."
Anyone with information is asked to call:- 101. You can also call the
independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously and for free on:- 0800 555 111 or
via their online
form.
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