A PROSTITUTE repeatedly punched a man and stole his mobile phone during a frightening series of violent confrontations.

She left him with blood streaming from his nose during the nasty attacks, a court heard.

Caroline Burnett, 24, of Rutland Street, Grimsby, admitted assaulting Robin Drury and stealing his mobile phone on February 22.

She also admitted handling stolen goods on December 3.

Robert Sandford, prosecuting, told Hull Crown Court that Mr Drury, then 58, formed a "friendship or professional relationship" with Burnett, who was working as a prostitute.

There was contact between them the day before the offences and he telephoned her.

He picked her up in a taxi and withdrew money from a cash machine.

They went to a Grimsby pub where he bought drinks for them both but, because she was talking to other people, he became frustrated so walked out and waited outside.

Burnett asked to borrow his mobile phone and disappeared with it for quite some time.

He later got in a taxi but she joined him there and later punched him in the face.

Mr Drury shouted to the driver to pull over. Burnett punched him again in the face. He got out in Rutland Street and she tried to punch him several more times.

He used his arm to block the blows before walking along Rutland Street. She caught him up, snatched his phone from his hand and threatened him that her father and brothers would attack him.

She continued punching him and he gave her some cash to go away.

"He felt two extremely hard blows to his face," said Mr Sandford.

"He saw his nose was bleeding. She walked away with his phone.

"The victim saw a police vehicle and flagged it down."

In another incident, Burnett befriended Daniel Evans, of Cleethorpes, and he gave her a key to his home so she could look after his dog. He went out to work, leaving his back door ajar to allow the dog to run out.

Mr Evans later returned to find his home had been entered and a coin collection, valued at between £1,000 and £1,500, had been stolen from his bedroom.

A computer dongle, sentimental military service records and a commemorative plaque made by himself to mark his military service had also been taken.

Mr Evans went to a Cash Converters shop in Hainton Avenue, Grimsby, on December 5 to see if he could find his coin collection – and by chance encountered Burnett and an accomplice who were trying to sell it. The police were alerted.

She was arrested and was found in possession of the computer dongle.

Other items, including the military records, had not been recovered and were irreplaceable.

Steven Freestone, mitigating, said the offences were unpleasant and Burnett had been in custody since February 24.

She became involved in a relationship with a drug user and her life hit a downward spiral.

"She started working as a street prostitute and that was the case for some time," said Mr Freestone.

She was now drug-free and had reduced her methadone.

Judge Graham Robinson said Burnett was involved in trying to sell the coins and handling the stolen military records and plaque.

"Items of significant sentimental and personal value have been lost forever," he said.

Burnett was jailed for 16 months.

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A HOME booby-trapped to give anyone attempting to enter it through the back door an electric shock, has been raided by police.

A team of officers and PCSOs executed a drugs warrant at a property on Dunmow Street at around 9am yesterday, where they discovered 21 green leaf plants, suspected to be cannabis, along with a motorbike and two bicycles.

One of the bicycles was a racing bike valued at £2,000, which has now been reunited with its owner. It had previously been reported stolen by the owner.

While searching the house, officers also found the back door which they said had been booby-trapped with electricity.

Someone in the house, who police confirmed was the occupier, had claimed to officers the device was to protect the house having previously been burgled.

An officer at the scene commented on the danger of such a device, which could "quite easily" have injured or seriously hurt an innocent child.

Officers also found two rooms inside the property "kitted out" with the leaf plants, which were taken away to be destroyed.

PC Leighton Kaye said it was a highly successful raid.

"We recovered 21 green leaf plants which are suspected to be cannabis, along with an off-road motorbike, a mountain bike and an expensive road bike, which are all suspected of being stolen," he said.

"It was a successful raid. We came here following police enquiries regarding drugs, but at the property we also located items from various burglaries in the area."

Police executed the raid using a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act after police helicopters found a positive heat source when scouring the property earlier this month.

A scenes of crime officer also attended the property to take photographs before the plants were bagged up and taken away, while a recovery vehicle also took away a red and black Honda motorbike.

Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward regarding the off-road bike, which is amongst the suspected stolen vehicles.

You can contact police by calling 101.

Police have confirmed that a 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion suspicion of burglary and production of cannabis.

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WASTEFUL Grimsby Town had to settle for a second successive goal-less draw – this time on home turf.

As with Saturday's stalemate at Bristol Rovers, the Mariners were strong at the back, but unable to take a series of simple chances at the other end.

With Chris Doig and Jack Mackreth joining the Town injury list, boss Paul Hurst had few options ahead of the opening home clash of the season.

Toto Nsiala, available after suspension, came in for Doig, with Craig Clay joining the midfield in place of Mackreth.

Paul Bignot's illness added to the woes, leaving the Mariners with perhaps their most youthful bench in living memory, as first-year pros combined with Youth-teamers to complete the match-day 16.

Regardless, it was still a strong starting XI on show from the hosts, including returning hero Alan Connell up top.

And the forward's early centre only just evaded Clay at the far post as the home side started well.

Visiting keeper Reice Charles-Cook was then quick off his line to beat Lenell John-Lewis to the ball, following Scott Brown's clever clipped pass.

The 'real' chances arrived in the seventh minute, however, as John-Lewis linked up well with Paddy McLaughlin before forcing Charles-Cook into a save at full stretch – and Connell seized on the rebound but saw his follow-up superbly blocked by the recovering keeper.

The impressive Brown caused pandemonium in the visiting box with a wicked, low cross before he served up the ensuring corner for Nsiala to head over.

Town's injury woes continued when Aswad Thomas limped off after 15 minutes, to be replaced by Caine Winfarrah.

And the away side appeared to be buoyed by that, as Theo Streete tested James McKeown with a firm drive from just inside the Town box.

Into the 20th minute, and McKeown was in action again – pushing Ben Hutchinson's volley away when the Nuneaton striker probably should have opened the scoring.

The Mariners' lively start appeared to have evaporated as the visitors got to grips with their narrow midfield system.

With McLaughlin and Clay playing in advance of Brown and Craig Disley – but not exactly hugging the touchline – the only width came from the full-back areas.

Past the half-hour, and Gavin Cowan nodded a Nuneaton corner wide at the far post as the frustrating lull continued for Town.

On paper, the Mariners' frontline of John-Lewis and Connell must be among the best in the division.

But devoid of service, the pair struggled to have a touch, let alone worry the visiting defence.

That was until the very last minute – and virtually the final kick – of the half.

Connell dropped deep to get on the ball, and lifted an excellent cross towards the far post where Clay met it with a bullet header.

It was destined for the bottom corner until Charles-Cook threw himself across his goal and superbly pushed the ball away to keep honours even.

That seemed to give the hosts some encouragement and, again, they started the half well.

Winfarrah saw a dangerous cross from the left headed away – then Charles-Cook was out quickly to claim the ball ahead of John-Lewis, and let go of it before his momentum took him outside his box.

At the other end, Adam Walker's 25-yard drive almost grazed the crossbar as the visitors again served notice of their attacking threat.

John-Lewis manufactured a yard of space and hammered a shot over the Nuneaton bar from an impossible angle on the hour, and Brown carved another ambitious effort too high shortly after.

Disley then dragged a volley well off target after Charles-Cook had flapped at a Town corner.

But the gilt-edged opportunity the home fans craved came, with 21 minutes left.

Excellent build-up play involving Disley and Magnay gave Clay the chance to slide in an inviting low cross from the right, but somehow John-Lewis conspired to lift the ball over the bar from five yards with virtually the whole goal to aim at.

Jack Dyer almost made the hosts pay immediately, hammering a drive just over seconds later.

But Town were in the ascendancy, and Nsiala twice went close with headers from successive corners – the first of which glanced off the bar.

Connell laced a free-kick high and wide, 12 minutes from time, as Nuneaton sat back and appeared happy to settle for a point.

Into the final ten minutes, and it was John-Lewis again with space in the box, but his effort was held by Charles-Cook.

The big striker then forced the stopper into two low saves as the pressure continued into the final five minutes.

Andrew Boyce headed a corner up and over as the game slipped into stoppage-time and the frustration grew, but there was nothing more to come from the Mariners who failed to score for the second game in a row.

They have another chance to break the deadlock – and make it a hat-trick of clean sheets – when Dover come to Cleethorpes on Saturday.

TRIBUTES are continuing to flood in for an Immingham teenager who died just months after his beloved mum.

As reported, Oasis Immingham Academy student William Smith, 14, was described as a "brilliant, inspirational, happy and beautiful boy".

His mum, Alison Overton, 39, died in hospital in Leeds, in March, after an 18-month battle with leukaemia.

Today, as friends and relatives were due to gather at the Academy to offer each other support and to pray for William in the school's prayer room, readers of the Grimsby Telegraph posted tributes to the popular teenager and messages of condolence to his dad Dean and younger brothers Samuel and Alfie.

Commenting at www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk DebbieDoo said: "Heartbreaking. Thoughts are with his family. It was a pleasure to have known you William. Forever in our thoughts, never forgotten."

Ian Gillan added: "There can be no words. Peace, love and respect."

Mscott_33 posted: "Such an honour to have known you William. My heart is breaking for you all.

"A gorgeous boy gone too soon. Back in the arms of your mum. Shine bright always, lots of love."

Classmates and school friends posting on a memorial Facebook page to the popular teenager have called for numerous memorials to William, from plans for an annual event in his memory to the installation of a bench.

Student Declan Kerr posted a message to students calling for them to support his bid for an annual inter-house football event, for the keen soccer fan.

He said he had already approached his head of house and the idea has been given the backing of William's father, who commented: "What a fantastic idea Declan.

"I would be honoured if I could purchase the trophy in William's name."

There is also a lantern release planned for 10pm tonight in the Roval Drive area.

More comments were posted on the story via the Grimsby Telegraph's Facebook page, with news of the teenager's death touching those who knew him and those who didn't.

Many described the news as "tragic" and "heartbreaking" with many offering their best wishes to his family.

Dem Boswell said: "If only he knew how much he was loved he may still be here.

"He was such a happy boy. Every time I saw him he had a smile on his face.

"I am proud to say I knew him. Rest in paradise Will."

Kel Vines described the news as "heart wrenching".

She said: "What a beautiful young man, with so much to live for.

"My love and thoughts go out to everyone who had the privilege of knowing this gorgeous Angel. Rest In Peace now little one."

Margaret Lyth added: "Words can't describe how much you were loved. Love to Dean, Samuel and Alfie and Susan and John Overton."

Daniel Marsh, digital media technician and former head boy at Oasis Immingham Academy, said: "RIP William. You have been missed by so many people.

"I'm still shocked to be honest!

"My heart goes out to your family. Sleep tight Will!"

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PAUL Hurst rued Grimsby Town's bad luck after Nuneaton held the Mariners to a frustrating scoreless draw at Blundell Park last night.

Chances again went begging as the Mariners had to settle for a second 0-0 draw this campaign.

Lenell John-Lewis missed a sitter from five yards, while Andrew Boyce glanced a header off the crossbar on a frustrating evening.

Even returning favourite Alan Connell couldn't inspire a victory, seeing a first-half rebound blocked by Nuneaton stopper Reice Charles-Cook.

But, with two players suspended for the clash and five more out injured, Town's boss refused to blame his squad.

"I can't fault the players – I thought they gave it everything," said Hurst, who has seen Jack Mackreth and Chris Doig join the walking wounded this week.

"We spoke before about the kind of limitations we had in terms of options going forward. There's no doubt it was crying out for someone of the ilk of Scott Neilson, Nathan Arnold or Jack Mackreth.

"But they're all unavailable to me, so we went with a system and I thought we played some really good stuff.

"When you're up against a team that just come and try to break on you, it's difficult."

Left-back Aswad Thomas limped out after 15 minutes, to add to Hurst's problems.

He added: "We just didn't quite have that killer edge, or that bit of luck.

"That certainly deserted us on a night when we were missing quite a few bodies anyway, and then lost Aswad Thomas who was ideal for last night in terms of getting forward.

"At the moment it doesn't seem like our luck is in. But if we keep working hard and trying to do the right things that will change."

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TRAVELLERS who set up camp off Weelsby Avenue near Grimsby Crematorium have moved off.
The group of around 13 caravans and motorhomes left the site next to Peaks Parkway last night.
Humberside Police have an officer driving around the borough to check if the travellers have moved out of the area or have found a new camp.
Read the Grimsby Telegraph tomorrow for an update on the impact on the Weelsby Avenue site and residents' reactions.

TUCK into a delicious FREE cupcake by picking up your Grimsby Telegraph from a Cleethorpes supermarket today.

For one day only, the Grimsby Telegraph has teamed up with the bakery department at Tesco Extra, in Hewitt's Circus, to offer everyone who buys a copy of the paper from the store a free cake, worth 70p.

All you have to do is visit the promotions stand inside the store and buy the Grimsby Telegraph.

You will then receive one mouthwatering free cupcake per paper bought.

Jenny Holt, promotions manager at the Grimsby Telegraph, said: "It's great to team up with Tesco and their new in-store bakery to offer a FREE cupcake with the Grimsby Telegraph.

"There are various designs of cupcakes to suit all ages – all of which are decorated in-store by the bakery team."

Iain Moate, manager of Tesco Extra Cleethorpes, said: "We are delighted to be involved in this giveaway and look forward to treating people to a delicious cupcake from our new-look bakery when they buy a copy of the Grimsby Telegraph."

The offer is subject to availability – once the cakes are gone, they're gone – so make sure you arrive early to avoid disappointment.

SCRAPPING the direct express train service between North East Lincolnshire and Manchester could shrink the local economy by around 20 per cent.

That is one of the conclusions of a newly-published report commissioned by North and North East Lincolnshire Councils into the importance of the rail link to the South Humber Bank's economy.

And the findings have been described by the area's politicians as compelling evidence to support the case for maintaining – and even improving – the existing service.

More than 6,500 people have now backed the Grimsby Telegraph's Keep On Track campaign, which was launched in response to proposals by the Department for Transport to terminate the TransPennine Express service from Manchester Airport at Doncaster or Sheffield.

Those coupons have now been sent to ministers in Whitehall, ahead of Monday's deadline for submissions to the consultation.

You can still add your name to the petition online.

The report, prepared by JMP Consultants Ltd, shows that the direct rail link generates £68 million per year for the local economy – a figure which would reduce by 20 per cent if the service is scrapped.

It also highlights the positive effects which would result from minor improvements to the existing service.

It claims a ten-minute reduction in journey times between Cleethorpes and Doncaster could increase economic benefit by 10 per cent.

And it argues this could also lead to a 14 per cent rise in demand for services.

Several businesses and other key stakeholders were invited to submit comments as part of the report. One warned that removing the direct link would cause the closure of many small and medium-sized enterprises in the area.

A survey of businesses revealed that out of all destinations served by the rail link, either directly or indirectly, Manchester was the most significant to them, comfortably ahead of Sheffield, Doncaster and London.

Councillor Chris Shaw, leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, said: "This report provides us, and the Government, with the statistical evidence to prove our case for maintaining, or even increasing, the level of current service.

"It's clear from the report that the potential impact of a service reduction would be enormous not just for North East Lincolnshire, but for the whole of Northern Lincolnshire and we're delighted the business community and local people have said the same in helping put together this response and individual views being given as part of the consultation.

"The Department for Transport needs to listen to the facts in this report and other representations being made and ensure the right decisions are being taken to maintain this vital direct express service into and out of the area.''

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IF YOU see an angry swan "attacking" model boats at Cleethorpes Boating Lake later this month, don't call the RSPB.

The reason is that the angry bird is itself a model, which will be on show as part of the Cleethorpes Boating Lake Model Boat Association's display and sailing day, on Sunday, August 24.

The event, which runs from 10am to 4pm, will see more than 50 boats taking to the water alongside the radio-controlled swan, showing off the very best of the members' model-making talents.

Chairman Peter Blanchard said: "We will have a large display of model boats at our landing by the lake and members will also be sailing their boats on the lake throughout the day.

"At our last event, which took place earlier this year, we had more than 50 boats on display and sailing.

"Members of the public will be able to vote for their favourite boat on display and the member whose boat receives the most votes will win a trophy for the best boat in show."

As reported, since the association first formed in 2009 – with just eight members – it has gone from strength to strength, with more than 40 model-enthusiasts regularly meeting at the site.

Members sail their boats on the Boating Lake, off Kings Road, each Sunday and Wednesday, from noon to 3pm, and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 6.30pm.

Among the vessels on display on Sunday will be trawlers, tugs, yachts, power boats – as well as the radio-controlled swan.

Mr Blanchard added: "The swan always attracts plenty of attention.

"We often get people trying to feed it.

"They get a bit of a shock when it squirts water at them – children love it!

"Our members will be only too pleased to answer any questions visitors may have about our hobby and if they are interested in joining our group membership forms and information sheets will be available."

For more information, visit the association's website at www.cleethorpesmba.co.uk

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A REMARKABLE Grimsby woman has celebrated her 105th birthday.

Muriel Johnson toasted the impressive milestone with close members of her family at the Homefield House Residential Home in Welholme Road on Tuesday, August 12, having been born in 1909.

Muriel is the eldest of ten children, and the only one still alive. She is also the mother to two daughters, Wendy Wainman and Maryse Smith.

Wendy was among those to pay her mother a visit.

She said: "She was half asleep when we went to see her, if she has too many visitors it gets quite overwhelming for her. But she was aware we were there.

"She is almost blind and she can't hear very well, but apart from that she is quite lucid.

"She has always lived in Grimsby, apart from a small period just before the Second World War where she lived in Scampton as her father was in the RAF.

"Later on she worked as a typist and taught shorthand, too, in a secretarial role before she got married. She also worked in Tickler's Jam Factory, in Pasture Street, then at the Docks, both in office work.

"Her father played football for Grimsby Town as well as Castleford and Goole, and her brother also played for Grimsby and Hull. So it was a footballing family, it's all the boys ever talked about, which we hated!"

During her birthday celebrations, Muriel received her fifth birthday card from the Queen, along with flowers, a cake and chocolates from friends and family.

Wendy added: "She is a very determined person, very resilient, too. But women her age had to be during the war.

"She was a very hard-working woman back in her day, but she has a good sense of humour as well. She's always been bossy – I certainly know all about that!

"But she has always been very kind and would do anything for anybody, that's just how women from the fishing community were. They had to help each other as their husbands were out at sea.

"She had a lot of interests and hobbies, too. She collected Copenhagen porcelain, and she liked her antiques and second-hand shops, as well as embroidery, reading and gardening. So as you can probably tell, she was quite a versatile lady!

"I'd also just like to give a big thank you to the residential home. They have looked after her wonderfully. She has only been there for the past two years. Before that she managed all by herself!"

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A CHEATING husband who had sex with a schoolgirl later told her: "I'm definitely a criminal now."

He and the smitten teenager regularly sneaked out of their homes in the middle of the night to meet up, a court heard.

But their secret relationship hit serious problems when the police were told about the matter, the court was told.

Jeff Havercroft, 45, of Willingham Court, Willingham Street, Grimsby, admitted five offences of engaging in sexual activity with a girl and two of making indecent images of a child, relating to 50 images they exchanged between themselves.

He was jailed for two years.

Simon Hirst, prosecuting, told Grimsby Crown Court that Havercroft and the girl had a relationship stretching back to 2011 but police became involved in May last year after an anonymous tip-off.

The girl was spoken to at school and she said they regularly texted each other and met up when they could.

"Most involved sneaking out of the house in the middle of the night when everybody else was asleep," said Mr Hirst.

The relationship became sexual and, after they had sex, Havercroft told her: "I'm definitely a criminal now."

They met up when possible and made arrangements to meet by text. There was further sexual activity, including experimenting with handcuffs and blindfolds.

Havercroft bought her gifts for her birthday and for anniversaries of their relationship.

His mobile phone was later found to have 50 pictures of the girl on it – 21 of them showing her naked.

Some of the pictures also included intimate pictures of Havercroft.

"This relationship occurred over a 19-month period," said Mr Hirst.

The girl would be 18 early next year, the court heard.

Robert Underwood, mitigating, said it was not a situation where Havercroft had set out to "entice and lure a young girl into a relationship".

The two originally got to know each other through Facebook.

"One thing led to another," said Mr Underwood.

"There was clearly a meeting of minds."

Their "first intimate moment" was when the girl was aged 14 and the first time they had sex was when she was 14 years and nine months.

"Things then evolved," said Mr Underwood. "She was as much to blame as he was. They should have known better.

"He tried to bring it to an end. He failed to do so.

"This isn't an individual who is preying on a child and surfing the internet to find some images to gain satisfaction from."

Havercroft had been married with two daughters.

"The marriage is understandably being brought to a close," said Mr Underwood.

"His selfish actions have brought him to a point where his marriage is over."

Havercroft had been earning £70,000 a year but he had since left that job. He had no previous convictions.

Judge Simon Jack told Havercroft: "These are serious matters.

"The reason they are so serious is because offences of this kind normally involve the exploitation of children and have very serious consequences.

"They can be emotionally damaging to the child or children concerned, causing damage which may last the rest of the child's life."

Judge Jack said he disagreed with the girl that she was not a victim and added that it was vital that society protected such people.

"In order to do that, offences of this type have to be investigated and, where appropriate, prosecuted," he said.

He told Havercroft: "She was the child. You were the adult and that's why you stand in the dock. You were approximately three times her age when these offences started and that's why society says you were the one who should have said 'no'.

"I accept that you, however misguidedly, allowed yourself to get in to an emotional relationship with this girl. It should never have happened but it did.

"I accept that she was very actively involved in pursuing the relationship. I take the view that I can't ignore that. The law is still there for society to protect children who are under-age from their own desires.

"You have caused upset within your own family and her family and you are aware how bad that is."

But he added that, because of the circumstances involving the girl's role: "The sentence can be substantially shorter than the guidelines would suggest."

Havercroft was ordered to register as a sex offender for five years.

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THE number of people wishing to pay tribute to tragic teenager William Smith overwhelmed staff at his school.

As reported, Oasis Academy Immingham opened its doors for friends to leave tributes and to console one another at the loss of the "amazing and brilliant" 14-year-old.

He died on Saturday just months after his mum, Alison Overton, died from leukaemia in March following a long battle with the illness.

Tributes flowed into the Grimsby Telegraph and to social media sites in wake of the tragedy.

A spokesman for the Oasis Trust, which runs the academy, said a decision was made to open the school in order for friends to leave messages in tribute.

But so many people arrived at the Pelham Road academy, the team decided to collect the tributes at the start of the new term in September.

The spokesman said Will's father, Dean, visited the school to meet pupils.

The school's deputy principal Kevin Gallacher agreed to pass on all the messages from people to the family.

A book of condolence will also be available at the start of the new term and that also will be passed to the father.

The eldest of his three sons died at Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby on Saturday after being discovered at home.

Mr Gallacher supervised the pupils, while the academy's pastoral staff, counsellors and other professionals spoke to anyone who approached them seeking support following the teenager's death.

The school's spokesman said there were many pupils from the academy, as well as young people from other schools wishing to express their sorrow.

He added many members of the Immingham community also visited.

He said: "The opportunity was there for people to share their grief with one another and cry on each other's shoulders. There was a good turnout, which was not a surprise given how respected he was."

More tributes continued to be paid.

Paige Abigail Packwood said: "Will was such a fighter and it's a shame he isn't here today to know how much we are all proud of him. Rest in peace Will. We love you."

Courtney O'Connor said: "Walked into school today and I sat with our friends. We spoke about the good memories we had with you and we looked at all the pictures and videos of you on our phones. We smiled."

Last night, friends and relatives were due to gather at Roval Drive, Immingham, to release lanterns in memory of the popular pupil.

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YOUNG people in the North Somercotes area could soon have their own skate park thanks to a fund in memory of a murdered schoolboy.

Relatives and friends of Luke Walmsley hope to raise money at a bike night tomorrow and a fun day on Saturday.

It will be held at The Luke Walmsley Pavilion, off Keeling Street, dedicated to the much-loved 14-year-old, who was stabbed to death in November 2003 at Birkbeck School.

His parents Paul and Jayne set up an appeal to raise money for a sports centre in their son's memory to provide activities for young people in the North Somercotes area.

The pavilion opened in July 2009 thanks to the hard work of his parents and relatives and friends and has become a focal point in the community, hosting football tournaments, fun days and sports days.

Tomorrow, the night before the fun day while the marquee is up, organisers will host a bike night.

It will be held between 6pm and 9.30pm and will include live music and a licensed bar.

A bucking bronco, barbecue and an ice cream stall are also among the attractions.

The bike night is for classic, modern, cruiser, sports and scooters and entry is free.

On the following day there will be terrier racing and games.

It will start at 1pm with the arrival of classic cars and bikes. That will be for any pre-1980s vehicles.

Classic car entry is free with categories and awards for the best classic car, best commercial vehicle and best classic bike and scooter

That will be followed by a gun dog display from 1.30pm.

A dog agility display will be held at 2pm, with terrier racing from 3pm.

The terrier racing admission is £1 on the gate.

Grimsby's Earthbound Misfits will provide a workshop all afternoon for people wanting to learn circus skills, including learning how to juggle, plate spinning, tight rope walking and how to ride a circus clown bike.

Volunteers will provide a face painting attraction.

A barbecue, roast pork and apple buns and ice creams will be available.

There will be a coconut shy, bouncy castle and wellie throwing as well as a football penalty shoot-out game.

Zoe Dowson, playing field secretary and partner to Luke's dad, Paul, said: "Our overriding aim is to have somewhere for young people to go to have fun and play safely and get fit and healthy, rather than be stuck in front of TVs or computer screens.

"We hope to have a new skate park. It could cost up to £30,000, but it will be somewhere for the young ones to play safely rather than on streets where they get told off."

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TWO brutal robbers have been jailed after a vicious street mugging in which they used "excessive and gratuitous" violence.

They savagely kicked and punched their victim after targeting him for his mobile phone, a court heard.

Ben Lyness, 28, of Scawby Road, Grimsby, and Ryan Booth, 25, of Park Street, Grimsby, denied robbery but were convicted after a trial at Hull Crown Court.

Lyness admitted a separate offence of burglary.

Judge Graham Robinson told the court that Mickey Richards was walking in Eastgate, Grimsby, at about midday on January 28 last year when Booth and Lyness headed towards him in the opposite direction.

One of them tried to grab his mobile phone from his hand.

The other man pulled him to the ground and he was kicked and punched, mainly to the head area, numerous times.

Mr Richards was left with blood in his mouth, two puncture holes inside his lip, cuts and lumps.

His phone, keys, debit card and cash were stolen.

He was treated at the scene by paramedics.

Judge Robinson said that Booth and Lyness were traced by "good, old-fashioned detective work using modern technology" after CCTV images from the nearby probation office and a supermarket were examined.

Mr Richards later said in a victim impact statement: "The incident has made me feel insecure."

He did not want to walk through the streets on his own and he was frightened to have "anything nice" with him in the way of possessions because he had been robbed in the past.

"This incident has made me feel worse," said Mr Richards.

Lyness was also involved in a burglary in Freeston Street, Cleethorpes on December 3.

Occupier Daniel Evans returned to find his home had been entered and a coin collection, valued at between £1,000 and £1,500, had been stolen from his bedroom.

A computer dongle, sentimental military service records and a commemorative plaque made by himself to mark his military service had also been taken.

Mr Evans went to a Cash Converters shop in Hainton Avenue, Grimsby, on December 5 to see if he could find his coin collection – and by chance encountered Lyness and an accomplice who were trying to sell it. The police were alerted.

Other items, including the military records, had not been recovered and were irreplaceable.

David Baines, mitigating, said the robbery involved a nasty assault.

Lyness had no other convictions for robbery or burglary.

The commemorative coins taken in the burglary had been recovered but other items of sentimental value had been lost.

Mark Watterson, representing Booth, said the robbery was extremely nasty and very unpleasant but no weapons such as knives were used, although the victim was kicked.

Booth had committed no further offences.

Lyness was jailed for seven-and-a-half years and Booth was locked up for six years.

Judge Robinson said: "It was a serious robbery. It was a street mugging. The attack was sustained. The force used was excessive and gratuitous."

He added that he had "detected no hint of remorse" from either of the men.

Lyness' accomplice at Cash Convertors, Caroline Burnett, was featured in yesterday's Grimsby Telegraph.

Burnett, a prostitute, was jailed for 16 months after admitting handling stolen goods and assaulting a man and stealing his mobile phone.

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