Trolley man Shaun Turnbull's hero homecoming
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Shaun Turnbull is
welcomed back to work
Sainsbury's in Deal has staged a hero's homecoming today for
Shaun Turnbull, the store's trolley man who was savagely attacked
by two men.
Police are still appealing for witnesses to the assault two
weeks ago, when the 46-year-old was hit around the head, possibly
with an iron bar. He is still recovering from his ordeal.
His sister, Debby Brown, said Shaun would not
require an operation, although his cheekbone would remain slightly
out of place. She said Shaun had been "perked up" by people's good
wishes.
Sainsbury's manager Glenn Adams said: "We have been overwhelmed
with people's generosity to Shaun since the attack.
"He has touched the hearts of so many people to a degree we
would have never imagined - we have all been taken aback.
"Customers are still coming in to donate money for Shaun and
they are still very concerned about him.
"So we thought we would organise a hero's homecoming lunch in
our canteen, with balloons and banners.
"We even had a call from Deal Cars offering the fantastic offer
of free taxi journeys to work when he is feeling better."
Jack Golding, owner of DealCars, said he did not
want Mr Turnbull worrying about walking to and from his job at
night. He said: "While it is dark we volunteer to drive him free of
charge between his home and work.
"Shaun is everyone's friend. A lovely guy and a smashing bloke.
I am an ex-copper and this sort of crime annoys me."
On Saturday night Mr Turnbull was invited to the Deal, Walmer
and Kingsdown Regatta Association selection night for the new
carnival court and was given a surprise double medal presentation
(see picture left).
Association chairman John Trickey said: "He is a gentle man who
has taken part in our carnivals. So we presented him with two
special carnival awards. He came onto the stage and told me he was
looking forward to returning to work."
Police are appealing for witnesses to the attack about 7.20pm on
Thursday, January 26, in Church Path, Bowling Green Lane, Deal.
Two white men, aged about 18 with dark hair, demanded money from
Mr Turnbull but he was not carrying any, so they hit him across the
head and ran away. His injuries included a cracked cheekbone.
If anyone can help phone police on 101 or Kent Crimestoppers
anonymously on 0800 555111.
Wednesday, February 08 2012
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