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Boxer Tom Bell dies in Doncaster pub shooting (RIP)


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A 21-year-old boxer has been killed in a shooting at a pub.

Tom Bell was shot at the Maple Tree in Woodfield Way, Doncaster, on Thursday evening and died after being taken to hospital.

Boxing coach Paul Harrison described Mr Bell as an "outstanding" talent and a "considerate human being".

South Yorkshire Police said investigations were ongoing and appealed for witnesses to contact them.

No-one else was hurt in the attack and no arrests have been made.

People living nearby described hearing a bang "like a firework" and then seeing people run from the pub to their cars and drive away.

 

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Doncaster Plant Works Amateur Boxing Club, where Mr Bell trained, said in a statement: "We are absolutely devastated to announce the passing of a great warrior who has spent a huge amount of time over the years boxing with our club.

"We are shocked beyond words to hear this sad news and would like to offer our sincere condolences to Tom's family and closest friends."

Head coach Paul Harrison said Mr Bell had boxed at the gym before turning professional aged 18.

He said: "[Tom] brought his happy, fearless nature into everything he did.

"Tom was an outstanding boxer, but also a considerate human being, who continued to visit the gym, inspiring and encouraging other young people, long after he went professional.

"We're shocked beyond words at the needless loss of Tom's life and ask that the community pull together to seek the justice Tom rightly deserves.

"Our gym will be a little emptier without him."

 

BBC News

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Re: Boxer Tom Bell dies in Doncaster pub shooting (RIP)

 

--- Life seems to be very cheap these days.

 

Rare for gun deaths in the UK, so fair to say the lad was simply surprised and outgunned. Best to stay away from verbal conflicts in public, especially at bars and pubs, most especially in the US. I seldom go to bars for that reason...R.I.P...

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RIP boxing brother. Reading between the lines appears to be suicide rather than the dramatic styled headline "pub shooting".

 

Of course you posted this a few days back Sel, but it seemingly was a targetted shooting. A man has been arrested for murder in connection with the incident: Man named as Balby murder inquiry continues - SYP

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A man has been arrested for murder in connection with the incident

 

Would seem so then - perhaps the OB were unable to expand on their info at the time for legal restrictions. May the lad still RIP though.

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