Texas Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I'm amazed no one can remember how the story broke. I first read about it in the 'Star'. It appears one of the Hartley bro's was released from custody following a night spent in West Bar Green being knocked about and being used as a whipping top. He hung around until the 'Star' offices opened their doors and then asked to see the chief. When eventually gaining his audience he proceeded to show the bruises and other wounds he'd sustained during his overnight stay with the police. The story got into the national newspapers and eventually a parody of it on 'That Was The Week That Was'. I remember a short time afterwards standing at the bar at the 'Locarno' talking to a guy called Ray Wetherall. A big lad, moustache, built like the well known 'brick sh******se. Another guy came up to the bar near us and Ray immediatly made his way over to him and engaged him in conversation. The second guy was one of the police who had been knocking the Hartleys around and Ray wanted to take him outside. It didn't happen, at least, not then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuttsie Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 I'm amazed no one can remember how the story broke. I first read about it in the 'Star'. It appears one of the Hartley bro's was released from custody following a night spent in West Bar Green being knocked about and being used as a whipping top. He hung around until the 'Star' offices opened their doors and then asked to see the chief. When eventually gaining his audience he proceeded to show the bruises and other wounds he'd sustained during his overnight stay with the police. The story got into the national newspapers and eventually a parody of it on 'That Was The Week That Was'. I remember a short time afterwards standing at the bar at the 'Locarno' talking to a guy called Ray Wetherall. A big lad, moustache, built like the well known 'brick sh******se. Another guy came up to the bar near us and Ray immediatly made his way over to him and engaged him in conversation. The second guy was one of the police who had been knocking the Hartleys around and Ray wanted to take him outside. It didn't happen, at least, not then. Texas could that have been Ron Weatherall or is it another guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricgem2002 Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 the hartley brothers and another man suffered police brutality at its worst . read more here about it http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=123017269044&topic=12027 rest in peace albert and ken fondly remembered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Texas could that have been Ron Weatherall or is it another guy? Yeah, it could've been Ron. I knew him from playing rugby at school and believe me he was a rough piece of work back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retep Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Yeah, it could've been Ron. I knew him from playing rugby at school and believe me he was a rough piece of work back then. Hunter House Road comes to mind and a punch bag in the backyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuttsie Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Hunter House Road comes to mind and a punch bag in the backyard. Thats Weathers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeG Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I'm amazed no one can remember how the story broke. I first read about it in the 'Star'. It appears one of the Hartley bro's was released from custody following a night spent in West Bar Green being knocked about and being used as a whipping top. He hung around until the 'Star' offices opened their doors and then asked to see the chief. When eventually gaining his audience he proceeded to show the bruises and other wounds he'd sustained during his overnight stay with the police. The story got into the national newspapers and eventually a parody of it on 'That Was The Week That Was'. I remember a short time afterwards standing at the bar at the 'Locarno' talking to a guy called Ray Wetherall. A big lad, moustache, built like the well known 'brick sh******se. Another guy came up to the bar near us and Ray immediatly made his way over to him and engaged him in conversation. The second guy was one of the police who had been knocking the Hartleys around and Ray wanted to take him outside. It didn't happen, at least, not then. Streets worked as a bouncer/doorman at the Locarno around '63/64. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 That's right, so he did. I'd forgotten that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenia Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Streets had a brother who was also a Sheffield cop, worked on the traffic division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricgem2002 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Streets had a brother who was also a Sheffield cop, worked on the traffic division. was he a bent copper too? it seems they are not as rare as some people think:suspect: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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