Former Rugby League star Rob Burrow has had his wheelchair accessible van vandalised while out for a meal with his family.
The former Leeds Rhinos legend – who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) back in December 2019, and has been part of a high-profile fundraising campaign alongside his friend and former teammate Kevin Sinfield ever since – was out with his family enjoying a meal in Castleford in Wakefield this past Friday (23 December) when the van was targeted.
Rob’s father Geoff Burrow took to Twitter to reveal what happened, and call out the “disgrace of a person” who carried out the act of vandalism.
“Well oh well – my family went out with my wonderful son Rob for a lovely meal at Rockello’s in Glasshoughton in Castleford tonight [but] unfortunately a disgrace of a person decided to scratch all over Rob’s Disability van,” Geoff wrote on Twitter.
“How low are some people hey, sleep well you scum of a person.”
Well oh well – my family went out, with my wonderful Son Rob, for a lovely meal at Rockello’s in Glasshoughton Castleford tonight.Unfortunately a disgrace of a person decided to scratch all over Rob’s Disability van 🥲how low are some people hey ! Sleep well you scum of a person
Geoff told the BBC that the vehicle was parked near the restaurant and was not obstructing any driveways or on any yellow lines, but the vandal made “quite a lot of deep scratches on the back of the van where we wheel Rob in on the ramp”.
“It spoilt a good night out, they’re cowards,” Geoff added.
“How could someone do it to a disability van? How they sleep is their problem I suppose.”
Rob is believed to have owned the vehicle since around March 2022, and it has been a crucial part of his mobility as his condition has continued to deteriorate.
Rob’s wheelchair accessible van before it was subjected to vandalism / Credit: Geoff Burrow (via Twitter)
Since Geoff spoke out about the incident on social media, the Burrow family said they have been inundated with offers from members of the public to pay for the repairs and businesses willing to carry out the work for free.
“The outpouring of kindness shows you that there’s more nice people than scumbags like this person,” Geoff added.
“But we could have done without it.
“We’re going through enough without having to deal with this.”
Just last week, Rob and Kevin Sinfield were both honoured at this year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards ceremony.
It comes after the ex-rugby stars turned campaigners have both gone on to become truly inspiring individuals by raising millions for the Motor Neuron Disease Association (MNDA) and other charities in the last few years.
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Jet2 and Greggs is offering Mancs the chance to win a luxury holiday for the price of a sausage roll
Thomas Melia
Jet2 has teamed up with Greggs to announce a new competition where you can win a holiday for the price of a sausage roll.
If you didn’t know by now, ‘Nothing beats a Jet2 Holiday’, and as the British budget airline launches its latest collaboration where you can win a holiday for the same price as a sausage roll, we’d say that’s pretty accurate.
Fancy laying down in the scorching heat and baking yourself just like a trusty Greggs sausage roll? Well it’s a good thing these two iconic companies have teamed up then, because now you can do just that.
Jet2 and Greggs are giving away a three-night all-inclusive holiday to Marbella for the same price as everyone’s flaky-pastry favourite priced at £1.30.
In a video shared to social media, internet personalities Charley Marlowe and Luke Hamnett announced this brand-new offer in an extremely on-brand way.
The video sees the pair taking on very different roles, quite literally, as Hamnett dresses as a sausage roll while Marlowe tries her hand as a cabin crew member.
This exclusive campaign sees you in with the chance of winning a three-night all-inclusive holiday to the luxury Spanish destination, staying at Iberostar Selection Marbella Coral Beach from 2 October – 5 October 2025.
Jet2 and Greggs is offering a luxury holiday for the price of a sausage roll / Credit: Laura Barry (via Unsplash) | Greggs
On top of this, you’ll also get a handful of Jet2 and Greggs co-branded goodies sent to your door before take-off, and there may even be a present or two in your hotel room as well.
I think it’s safe to say there certainly will be carbs in Marbs.
Police ‘stop and search’ powers authorised following double stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens
Emily Sergeant
Section 60 ‘stop and search’ powers have been introduced in Manchester following a double stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens last night.
Beginning this morning (Thursday 3 July) and set to be in place for 24 hours, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has authorised a section 60 in the city centre, with powers effective on Ring Road between Great Ancoats Street and Trinity Way, and Irwell Street between Trinity Way and New Quay Street.
Police will have the right to stop and search anyone they have suspicions over within the area during the authorised time frame.
The section 60 powers come under the 1994 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act, and after having run for the full 24 hours, is set to expire at 12:53am on Friday 4 July 2025.
The section 60 authority comes after GMP says it received multiple calls of an ‘ongoing disturbance’ where weapons were ‘seen and had potentially been used’ in Piccadilly Gardens, and when officers attended the scene, they found two men – one in his 20s and another in his 30s – both with stab wounds.
#INCIDENT | This morning (Thursday 3 July 2025), we authorised a Section 60 authority in the outlined area of the city centre.
The Section 60 is in place following a double stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens at around 12.50am.
— Manchester City Centre Police (GMP) (@GMPCityCentre) July 3, 2025
Both men remain in hospital at this time – with one receiving ongoing treatment, and the other remaining in critical condition.
No arrests have been made at this stage, and investigations are ongoing.
“The Section 60 authority put in place overnight gives officers additional powers which will be utilised to prevent any further incidents or the carrying of weapons,” commented Chief Inspector Rob MacGregor, from GMP’s City Centre division.
“There will be a significant presence of officers, particularly on foot patrol in the area today.
“If you have any concerns or any information, then please speak to those officers who will reassure and respond to any queries.”
CI MacGregor added that Section 60 powers are ‘crucial’ to preventing potential further offences or instances of violence in the community.
Anyone with information or footage relating to this incident is urged to contact GMP on 101, quoting log 71 of 03/07/2025, or report it via the LiveChat online at www.gmp.police.uk.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Emily Sergeant -
26th December 2022 
