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Victim is kicked to death - FULL STORY Last posted: Monday 18 October 2004 15:19 A MURDER investigation has been launched after a father-of-four was kicked to death in Bolton town centre as he walked home after a night out. Witnesses described seeing two men kicking and punching what they thought was a bundle of rags on the floor in the early hours of Saturday. But as they got closer they realised it was a man, today identified as Robert Johnston, a 39-year-old grandfather, of Levens Drive, Breightmet. When the attackers saw the two men approaching they calmly crossed the road and walked away towards Bradshawgate. The witnesses alerted the ambulance service and the Mr Johnston, who was unconscious, was taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital suffering from severe head injuries. He died eight hours later. Detectives are appealing for witnesses to the brutal attack which happened around 2.50am on Saturday morning. Police say the man and his friend were involved in an argument with two men as they took a short cut along Saville Street, off Shiffnall Street, after a night out in Bolton. The dispute developed and two men began kicking and punching the friends in a sustained attack. A police patrol arrived and found the man lying unconscious on the pavement, with the two men who had called for an ambulance, shortly before 3am. The victim's friend, 38-year-old Darren Paul O'Donaghue, of Holme Avenue, Brandlesholme, Bury, suffered facial injuries but declined hospital treatment. Today, detectives condemned the attack as they launched a murder hunt for the killers. Detective Inspector Mike Stanfield, said: "This is a disgraceful attack on two men who were simply making their way home after a night out in Bolton. "From what the two witnesses have told us, the offenders were repeatedly kicking and punching the man while he lay on the ground unconscious. When they had finished they calmly crossed the road. The man suffered terrible head injuries." A 200-metre cordon sealed off the murder scene, close to Ride 'n' Drive bike shop in Shiffnall Street, while scenes of crime officers carried out a fingertip search of the area. Most of the roads remained closed throughout Saturday while detectives preserved evidence at the scene. Over the weekend devastated family and friends laid flowers at the scene. Mr Johnston's long-term partner Sharen laid a simple bunch of red roses which stated: "To my darling Rob. You were my world and now you've been taken away from me. I love you and will for the rest of my life. You were my life." There were many more messages from brothers and sisters, his four children and his two grandchildren Leonni and Morgan which read: "We only knew you for a short while but will miss you loads." Today at the family home relatives were too upset to speak. Anyone with information is asked to contact murder squad officers at Castle Street police station, Bolton on 0161 856 5965 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Not since I shot myself in the eye with it earlier!

Beat this... Friday dinner - Chips, sausage & gravy from chippy. Friday tea - Chip barm from chippy (10 pints and a few other bits & pieces!) Saturday dinner - meat pie and pastie, Dutsons Bury Rd Saturday tea - Burger king after match. XL Bacon double thingy Sunday breakfast - McDonalds, Sausage Egg McMuffin, Bacon one, hash brown. Sunday tea - Chinese takeaway, including chips! Monday dinner - KFC bargain bucket, strips, gravey, coleslaw - the works!

Is Mark Winstanley working for Warburtons these days? Saw a guy in town the other day, spits of him in Warbies uniform.

Anyone else think Johnson should have got a penalty earlier on? Only seen it in realtime and then once briefly - so hard to make a decision. Also - was the Diouf incident in first half a penalty? Looks like he may have got the man before the ball, but EHD went down too easily.

someone lyricist on here as got to come up with some alternate lyrics. utd, liverpool, etc all have quality anthems, old pop tunes, with lyrics dedicated to their team, etc. cannot remember the name of the liverpool song - but it mentions "stevie heighway on the wing". quite sure its a very popular irish song.

Fight victim 'kicked to death' Last posted: Monday 18 October 2004 08:39 A MAN has been kicked to death after a night out in Bolton. The attack came after an argument broke out when the 39-year-old victim and a friend were approached by two men near Shifnall Street early on Saturday. The man was taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital where he died at about 10am on Saturday morning.

Only on about it last night to the missus. Even my daughter said she wanted to be a bone marrow donor. Could think of nothing better in life - than to preserve a life. Hope all goes well. Does this mean I can skip giving blood this week now?

Hierro was spotted in the people carrier heading up the motorway during the match behind the ambulance - presumably carrying Ivan. Hope Hierro is fit to take over in that position. I think he will bring something different to the team. For me Saturday's team did okay. Palace made it difficult without doing much. We just plodded along without any finesse. Really missed the guile of Okocha or Djorkaeff. Hunt was okay in the tackle but still gets out of position and plays some awful passes. Bruno again looked a little iffy - Johnson could have scored in the 2nd minute. Stelios - did nothing much for me. Should have done better with his shot late on. Diouf - not much end product, but you cannot fault his effort. Fadiga - looked quick, strong and clever. Easy to impress in a 5 minute spell when everyone else is knackered. - take Stelios as an example - always seems to impress as a sub but rarely does it from the start.

All over the back pages today. Mutu failed drugs test for cocaine. Chelsea all set to tear-up his contract.

Anyone know much about the murder on Shiffnall on Friday neet?

We lost Speed for quite a while during the game. Was it purely so he could swap shirts, etc? He always managed to wear No. 6. Why could Shearer get away with wearing another shirt? And why could he play on, late in the game (around 5 mins to go) with his new shirt covered in blood. Some refs and officials are weak in the presence of Shearer.

Anyone recommend anywhere that I can go to for freebie stuff? Mainly music, maybe PS2 games, etc. I know of - http://www.torrentreactor.net http://search.suprnova.org

Not that I am a pervert or owt... http://thelastminute.typepad.com/blog/2004...prydz_call.html should be able to view proceedings.

Daughter shouted me into living room last night to watch Eminem vid. Quality. Funny when his nose fell off. Quite funny when his hair set on fire. Heard MJ is taking MM to court for this. Worth it! Anyone see LaToya Jackson on Skinner last night? Her nose was even more fucked than his.

Had a bit of a laddos night out a while back and ended up in one of the curry houses on St. Georges Road. Someone ordered a beef curry - when it came it favoured shite. ...well before you knew it all the shit jokes were being rolled out, then shit anecdotes, shit tips, shit nightmares, scatting websites, top ten shits, etc, etc. Would not have happened if we'd all be stone cold sober. Worse still, one of the laddos missus had turned up and came to the curry house with us..... and I tell yer fer nowt, she was one of the worst at introducing shit tales, jokes, etc.

You just know you will see him tomorrow at the match now. All Spazzy Darren sightings should be registered on here. Someone set-up a sticky thread!

No way to treat your Dad and his brothers ST.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manches...ter/3742642.stm

Had to laugh. He tells the world how clever he is because he deceived his imminent ban. Now he is likely to get a longer ban for admitting his deceit! Quality. Whenever they make the Hollywood Blockbuster of Only Fools & Horses, let's pray to god that Beckham gets cast as Trigger.

Two couples were playing cards one evening. John accidentally dropped some cards on the floor. When he bent down under the table to pick them up, he noticed Bill's wife Sue, legs spread wide, wasn't wearing any underwear! Shocked by this, John upon trying to sit back up again, hit his head on the table and emerged red-faced. Later, John went to the kitchen to get some refreshments. Bill's wife followed and asked, "Did you see anything that you liked under there?" Surprised by her boldness, John courageously admitted that, well indeed he did. She said, " Well, you can have it but it will cost you $500." After taking a minute or two to assess the financial and moral costs of this offer, John confirms that he is interested. She tells him that since her husband Bill works Friday afternoons and John doesn't, John should be at her house around 2 p.m. Friday afternoon. When Friday rolled around, John showed up at Bill's house at 2 p.m. sharp and after paying Sue the agreed sum of $500 they went to the bedroom and closed their transaction, as agreed. John quickly dressed and left. As usual, Bill came home from work at 6 p.m. and upon entering the house, asked his wife abruptly. "Did John come by the house this afternoon?" With a lump in her throat Sue answered "Why yes, he did stop by for a few minutes this afternoon." Her heart nearly skipped a beat when her husband curtly asked, "And did he give you $500?" In terror she assumed that somehow he had found out and after mustering her best poker face, replied, "Well, yes, in fact he did give me $500". Bill, with a satisfied look on his face, surprised his wife by saying, "Good, I was hoping he did. John came by the office this morning and borrowed $500 from me. He promised me he'd stop by our house this afternoon on his way home and pay me back." NOW...THAT'S A POKER PLAYER!!!

Beer festival at Howcroft this Saturday.

Cos Schwarzer going to Utd?