Police at Blue Mountain Cafe tonight

[Sue]

Anyone know what happened at the Blue Mountain?

Police cars and ambulance outside (8.30pm) and the pavement's all taped off with police incident tape.

[Jimbob]

bugaboo rage incident.

[andypandy]

Armed Robbery apparently....

[jumpinjackflash]

armed robbery at the Blue Mountain? what did the thieves take off with?...a slice of Banoffee Pie and a skinny latte?

[andyhcfc]

The prices they charge for average fare, it would be nice little haul for the robber!

[Lizziedjango]

I think that last point is very unnecessary. If indeed the Blue Mountain did have an armed robbery I feel very sorry for the people who work there. I would be traumatised and terrified if I was the victim of an armed robbery. And anyway, the prices are not THAT high compared to some ED establishments I could mention. I hope everyone who works there is OK.

[Jeremy]

Yeah... some of us may not be a fan of the place, but no need for snide remarks. These things often ruin people's lives (no exaggeration).

[MadWorld74]

was anyone hurt?

[SteveT]

Only the blagger who made off with the takings, he got a hernia...

[MadWorld74]

bloody bastard. I doubt the staff will get paid now. Nice just before Christmas!

[SCSB79]

Lizziedjango Wrote:

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> I think that last point is very unnecessary. If

> indeed the Blue Mountain did have an armed robbery

> I feel very sorry for the people who work there. I

> would be traumatised and terrified if I was the

> victim of an armed robbery. And anyway, the prices

> are not THAT high compared to some ED

> establishments I could mention. I hope everyone

> who works there is OK.

Beep beep, here's the offended bus.

[Lizziedjango]

"Beep beep, here's the offended bus."

What is that supposed to mean???

[MadWorld74]

always someone making light of a non light situation Lizzie. Just ignore them.

[PeckhamRose]

LizzieDjango how long have you been contributing to this forum?

And you haven't got it yet?

[ChavWivaLawDegree]

Got what?

[Lizziedjango]

Exactly ChavWivaLawDegree. And Peckham Rose, why do you want to know how long I have been contributing to this forum? All I have done is express my disgust that anyone would take the P*** out of a local business being the victim of an alleged armed robbery.

[LibraCarr]

Hi,

I find it really strange that anyone got away from the cafe, as the mosaic is really a danger, the ambulance was probably for the robber, who now may sue for loss of earnings, harm and the owner not having a duty of care to robbers.

Regards,

Libra Carr.

[boosboss]

Jeez! Stay away from the jokes thread, that's all about making fun of others misfortunes!

[ChavWivaLawDegree]

I think everyone should take a deep breath - and I have to admit I thought the jokes were funny, despite the fact the robbery probably wasn't.

[Administrator]

Please stay on topic and not make it personal. Please also remember that a robbery on a local business is not a pleasant thing especially for those involved. We have previously been asked to remove posts about shops that have been attacked (by the shops themselves) as they found the "jokey" messages distasteful. We agreed with them and removed the posts.

[Lizziedjango]

Thank you for making that point.

[Sue]

There was an ambulance outside, was anybody hurt?

[Mogs]

I have heard that it was a very vicious attack and at least one person has been injured

If anyone saw any suspicious vehicles or people prior to the attack then I urge them to contact the police on 0300 123 1212.

[pearcesa]

I was in here yesterday for lunch and am saddened to hear the staff were the victims of a vicious armed robbery, I have always enjoyed my tea and cake and lunch with friends in this place and don't think it's very appropriate for people to make light of such a serious incident, which clearly will have traumatised the staff.

[Eileen]

I called to eat at Blue Mounatian just after the incident. The ambulance was just taking the staff member to hospital who had been atacked. It was all shocking and horrible.