And on the other hand Leigh Rd in Boothstown was closed yesterday for what looked to me to be a relatively minor shunt. Both vehicles had been moved to the side of the road. All parties looked to be walking around but there were three police vehicles two ambulances and not a lot happening apart from the police diverting traffic. The vehicles were not even blocking the highway. But then again I was a disgruntled driver who had been diverted and didn't know all the facts.

About 3 1/2 years ago I was hit on the M6 and one Police car turned up asked how we were watched us exchange details and did one... was there all of 5 minutes. One of the girls in the other car had whiplash and he didn't even call for paramedics to get us all checked over.

My drivers side was a write off and I was stuck on the hard shoulder waiting for a tow at rush hour on a Friday evening. Just goes to show how things differ doesn't it.

I would of thought getting the person responsible (if he was breaking the law) was the most important part.

Sad that a bloke lost his life on what was probably just a good night out. I was enjoying myself at Thomas Burke (SPL?) at the time.

When something happens good to see the poloce turned up.

i really cant believe some of the posts on this thread


they remind me of the people you see at airports demanding their plane takes off on time, despite the fact it has got half its engine in bits being repaired on the runway

hope todays minutes silence at the game doesnt lead to a thread about "how i had to be quiet for a while, and couldn't talk to my mates"

When you're in a hole...stop digging!

hope starbug takes your advice.

this is by far the most embarrasing thread in a long time.

It is not the Police's responsibility to walk people home, yes they have a duty of care to the public, but does that mean they have to take everybody home who can't afford a taxi. Maybe another good idea would have been for the morbid onlookers to offer their services instead of rubber necking at somebody else's awful mis-fortune and moaning about the Police.




It is not in the Police's interest to intentionally hinder people. I'm sure if it was possible to have made some kind of safe, sterile route over the bridge, then this would have been done. Given my earlier comments about the collision reconstruction unit, they take everything into account. Not just in the immediate vaccinity of the incident but also further affield, so they do not miss any evidence. Given the time of night, I'm sure you'll agree that investigating this type of incident would be hindered by the lack of sufficient light.




I think you've just answered youor own post there
I have nothing to say about this one!

So I don't think anything has been twisted. I read entirely what was there and replied to it, but I thank you for appreciating the difficult job the Police undertake day in day out.

I cannot stress enough that I am not trying to score points!!

This is something I feel strongly about and will fight for and defend until I am out of breath. I have been in the Police 7 years and am only 26. I have witnessed some of the most horrendous things, that I never wish to see again, but am sure I will.

I continue to parade on at all hours of the day to serve the public, hoping that little old me is making a difference when many members of the public are offering a constant feeling of hatred and loathing daily. I have been abused, I have been assaulted, I have had all manner of things done to me. I do not claim to be a martyr, as I know Officers who have been through more than me and people who do a far more dangerous job than me. I only wish to highlight the enormity of the task in hand for Police Officers.

I am not sayiing that the people on this thread are some of these people, but I hope they would understand why I wish to defend myself and the other thousands of brave Officers nation and world wide.

I hope this is the end of this debate (please feel free to private message me if you require further info) and that people will spare a thought for the family and friends of the poor man who lost his life and unwittingly inspired this thread.

Now lets get back to talking about rugby!!!!

After reading all this, the above quote is the only thing that matter on a "Rugby"forum.

yes this should be locked and got rid of as it serves no purpose to leave it on.

yet you felt the need to post on it 3 times??

Unfortunately some of the family have already seen it. But it would still be best if it was deleted.

If that is the case then I apologise to them , it was not my intention to cause them any distress