howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#41
i will be following the case with a great deal of interest keith, as will the passengers and crew members traumatised by the fracas.
Keith Sansum1
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#42
Quite right a lot of us will
Over to you DHB police
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#43
still nothing, have to assume they have let them off.
Guest 902- Registered: 20 Mar 2013
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#44
Keith Sansum1 wrote:Quite right a lot of us will
Over to you DHB police
I would think you would know that they are called Port of Dover POLICE Keith ! If your that bothered about along with others why dont you email the POD Police chief
paulwilczek@doverport.co.uk and ask him.
Humphrey Silverfield
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#45
thanks hump, tried to contact them via doverport website but kept being rejected.
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#46
Steve Masters not there any more?
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Guest 902- Registered: 20 Mar 2013
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#47
Peter Garstin wrote:Steve Masters not there any more?
Dont believe he is i heard he was stood down or as they say moved sideways, he is a security man for DHB. I was told the Police was being run very badly so they bought back ex deputy chief who had retired to take over and sort the mess out.
Humphrey Silverfield
Chris- Forum Admin
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#48
Another update from the Port of Dover:
Eight individuals were arrested at the time and subsequently bailed to a date in July whilst the circumstances are investigated by the Port of Dover Police. This has involved obtaining statements from witnesses outside of Kent and forensic examinations. When the investigation has concluded, a prosecution file will be submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service for a charging decision.
Guest 756- Registered: 6 Jun 2012
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#49
Thank you for your polite responce Chris.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#50
july has now come and gone but no news of any charges being brought.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#51
Guest 715- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
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#52
Oh ye of little faith Howard, sounds like a lot of work has gone into the investigation.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#53
sorry martin i have to disagree here, closed circuit cameras covered it all, there were many traumatised passengers and bar staff that night and the fact that so many police vehicles were in attendance when the ferry berthed spoke volumes.
Guest 717- Registered: 16 Jun 2011
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#54
Howard. I have been following this thread, also interested in the conclusion. I have to say I think you have been extremely presumptuous throughout the whole of it. Think logically. If the CCTV had picked up everything then why would it take all these months for CPS to decide on charging? I think the Police should be applauded for what must have been a complex investigation with all those involved probably spread across the country. Praise where praise is due Howard. How would those people you speak of feel if the investigation had been rushed and was thrown out of Court or worse still no charges were made?
Keeps politics to myself
SWWood- Location: Dover
- Registered: 30 May 2012
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#55
Seems to have been dealt with.
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/east_kent_mercury/news/ferry-attack-13657/
(Apologies if this has already been posted)
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#56
derisory sentences handed out.
Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
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#57
Some interesting comments following after that Mercury report, how anyone can defend those thugs beats comprehension.
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Guest 717- Registered: 16 Jun 2011
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#58
Well done to those who stuck with this and saw it through. Especially the witnesses and victims who have had to relive the ordeal. Despite what you say Howard this is a success for those poor people. Criminals have avoided jail for worse.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#59
i disagree helen, two of them had previous convictions and in 15 months time they will be out to wreak havoc yet again.
Guest 715- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
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#60
Helen T wrote:Well done to those who stuck with this and saw it through. Especially the witnesses and victims who have had to relive the ordeal. Despite what you say Howard this is a success for those poor people. Criminals have avoided jail for worse.
Well said Helen a triumph for the family everyone involved in the prosecution and for society in general.
Audere est facere.