pussinboots Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I knew Bob Ring, one of the policemen who caught the Ripper. He used to be a messenger in the Civil Service after he left the police force. Sadly he died about twelve years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Womersle Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I thought he had been taken to Hammerton Road Police Station, then asked to go to the loo. That is where he hid the hammer etc - behing the cystern in the police station. I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernSoul Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 this is very similar to the version i heard.... when he was arrested in sheffield the copper did not, at the time, believe they had got the ripper. it was a random arrest of a guy found with a prostitute. one copper got hold of the ripper and the other copper got the girl. the ripper asked if he could have a 'pee' before being took to the station. the copper agreed and let the ripper walk off behind a bush. it was at this moment that the ripper dropped 2 tools including a hammer. it was only when the ripper arrived at the station did the police get suspicious of him. upon this suspicion they sent the police back to the scene of the crime to do a search. this was when they found the tools/weapons. this spot at broomhill was under a lot of police surveilance as all red light districts in the north were at the time. my old boss told me that he would be stopped regularly by the police when he was driving up collegiate crescent to pick up his then girlfriend from the hallamshire hospital. remarkable story imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernSoul Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 just done a search to confirm my story and i wasn't far wrong... http://www.bbc.co.uk/crime/caseclosed/yorkshireripper1.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyfriday Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 He was arrested on the driveway of Light Trades House, which were office premises about half way down Melbourne Avenue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivelin6 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 He was arrested on the driveway of Light Trades House, which were office premises about half way down Melbourne Avenue. And I was there that night on my way to a youth group meeting in Broomhill. I hid in that passageway from my friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackey Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 havelock square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackey Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 something to do with number plates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackey Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I believe that when he was arrested he was taken to Hammerton Rd Police Station. I think thats the one that covers the area where the arrest was made. Hammerton Road is off Infirmary Road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 this is very similar to the version i heard.... when he was arrested in sheffield the copper did not, at the time, believe they had got the ripper. it was a random arrest of a guy found with a prostitute. one copper got hold of the ripper and the other copper got the girl. the ripper asked if he could have a 'pee' before being took to the station. the copper agreed and let the ripper walk off behind a bush. it was at this moment that the ripper dropped 2 tools including a hammer. it was only when the ripper arrived at the station did the police get suspicious of him. upon this suspicion they sent the police back to the scene of the crime to do a search. this was when they found the tools/weapons. this spot at broomhill was under a lot of police surveilance as all red light districts in the north were at the time. my old boss told me that he would be stopped regularly by the police when he was driving up collegiate crescent to pick up his then girlfriend from the hallamshire hospital. remarkable story imo. that story of the rippers what ive seen on telly about it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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