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Until you've actually been in a situation you don't know how you will react. Some who shout about what they would do turn to jelly when the actual crisis arises and others who don't say a word react in the bravest way possible, some panic, others don't. You can never tell until it happens. I just hope the bloke is ok because he reacted in a courageous manner whatever anyone else thinks, good luck to him. 
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Until you've actually been in a situation you don't know how you will react. Some who shout about what they would do turn to jelly when the actual crisis arises and others who don't say a word react in the bravest way possible, some panic, others don't. You can never tell until it happens. I just hope the bloke is ok because he reacted in a courageous manner whatever anyone else thinks, good luck to him. 100% with this. I always thought I was quite brave and would try to help if I ever got caught up in a situation like this ................... That was until I witnessed the Lloyds bank in moreton being robbed a couple of years ago. One of them even fell in front of me and near enough knocked himself out on the back of the getaway car and I just stood frozen, staring at him. I think partly because I had my son with me and mostly because of the violence I saw them using towards the bank staff and cash van staff. ... like these don't care how much they injure you - I now know that I'd just watch them get on with it if I ever saw it happen again. As mentioned earlier, banks, post offices e.t.c. are insured - not worth the risk to be a hero in my eyes. However I do have full repect for anyone who does try.
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Globe now says it was a gunman and 3 youth arrested in connection with. Hopefully justice will be satisfied.
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Well it certainly is starting to look like it wasn't their day after all - RFLMFAO Motorbike crash youths arrested over armed robbery at Upton post office Dec 1 2011 By Lorna Hughes THREE youths involved in a motorbike crash were arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a post office in Upton. A man armed with a firearm threatened staff and customers at Martins Newsagents and post office on Upton Road just before 10.40am this morning. He assaulted the manager of the shop and escaped with a large amount of cash. It is thought he then got onto the back of a motorbike/ scrambler bike before riding in the direction of Birkenhead via Noctorum Avenue. The three youths were arrested on suspicion of robbery and theft of a motorbike after the bike they were travelling on collided with a Mitsubishi Jeep on Bidston Road at around 12.30pm. They were taken to hospital to be treated for their injuries, which are not thought to be life-threatening. The manager of Martins Newsagent suffered a head injury and was also taken to hospital but his condition is not thought to be serious. Merseyside Police Detective Inspector Mark Watson said: "Incidents of this nature are rare in this area, and I'm sure local residents would agree that those responsible need to be brought to justice. "This must have been a very frightening ordeal for the staff and I would appeal for anyone who has any information about this incident to contact 0151 777 2265 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111." The offender is described as wearing black clothing, aged 20-30 years and of slim build. The shop has been sealed off for forensic examination and house to house enquiries are continuing. http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/wirral-...dium=facebook&utm_source=twitterfeed
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good effort that man, hope he is ok
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Yes,what great news! Just hope all the victims recover soon,as for the scumbags lets hope they get a hefty sentence.
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Yes,what great news! Just hope all the victims recover soon,as for the scumbags lets hope they get a hefty sentence. lets see them stand toe to toe with the have a go hero without a weapon, that wud teach em
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They must be making absolutely sure that they leave nothing to chance with the road still being closed at 5 oclock
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'.....these places are insured, leave them to it, don`t retaliate and no one will get hurt....'
'....There would be no violence if the staff handed the cash over in the 1st place which is what they are ordered to do via management.
There is no point in arguing with these people, they want the cash, give them the cash and it`s over with.....'
Sorry..that's not right. There has been many instances where staff, customers & bystanders have been hurt by robbers during and after robberies whilst no attempt has been made to hinder them in the robbery or their escape. Villains will often times lash out while hyped-up on the power they feel over the innocent.
I myself have no idea how I would react in a similar situation and wouldn't dare to give advice over something like this.
The police do issue warnings to the public not to take action but they know that each situation is responded upon by members of the public according to their own lights.
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so does that mean its ok to break into houses as long as they are insured i think not. !!!!!
its an adrenalin thing when these things happen nobody realy knows how they will react until the time comes and they are in that situation !
I am too old for this lark !!!
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if he stepped in to help a member of the staff - I know the counterstaff in there are woman and if they were being attacked maybe he was trying to help them?
I certainly wouldn't expect anyone to step in gun versus money but I don't know that I could stand back and watch another human being getting battered without doing something.
There would be no violence if the staff handed the cash over in the 1st place which is what they are ordered to do via management. There is no point in arguing with these people, they want the cash, give them the cash and it`s over with. Let the police handle it and the insurance companys. Life is worth more than a load of cash or ones reputation being embarrased.  THE repercussion will be the insurance bill next renewal - if they will renew. Snod
5 Precepts of Buddhism seem appropriate. Refrain from taking life. Refrain from taking that which is not given. Refrain from misconduct. Refrain from lying. Refrain from intoxicants which lead to loss of mindfulness
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to all those out there having a say about todays robbery in upton post office,
FACTS MY 70 YEAR OLD MUM WAS POSTING MAIL AT THIS OFFICE TODAY AND PLEASE TELL ME SHE DESERVED TO HAVE A GUN HELD TO HER HEAD AND BE THROWN ABOUT BY A MINDLESS YOB THE MANAGER OF THE SHOP CAME TO HELP HER IF HE HAD NOT GOD KNOWS WHAT THE OUT COME WOULD HAVE BEEN SO I WOULD LIKE TO SAY A BIG THANK YOU TO THE GUY FROM MARTIN'S FROM MYSELF AND MY FAMILY AND MY BRAVE MUM SO ALL YOU'S OUT THERE WHO THINK THEY DESERVED TO BE TREATED LIKE THIS YOURE JUST AS BAD AS THE ... WHOM DID THIS
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Chill out delbtrfc, nobody has said your mum deserved it - it doesn't say that or come close to saying that anywhere on this thread.
Hope she's OK.
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JUST LETTING THE GOSSIPS KNOW THE FACTS AND ON THAT NOTE THANKS TO ANYONE WHOM WISHES BOTH MY MUM AND THE GUY FROM MARTIN'S A SPEEDY RECOVERY WHICH WONT HAPPEN OVER NITE. THIS WILL BE A LONG HARD RECOVERY FOR BOTH AND THE LADY WORKING IN THE POST OFFICE TO SO HOW ANYONE COULD MENTION INSURANCE IS BEYOND ME.
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Noone has said they deserve to be treated like "this" ??? Like what exactly?
Delb, I appreciate you are upset after todays happenings, but as a new user please take time to understand and appreciate how a forum works. People are intitled to share opinions, including yourself, and all posts are monitored to try and preserve the respect of others.
I see that noone has said anything disrespectful to those involved, but just that a few people have shared some views - which everyone is entitled to do.
On a final note, Im glad they caught the ... who did this, I wish all the victims, the most speedy recovery possible.
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