Rob Burrow's disability van targeted by 'scum' as MND warrior enjoyed family Christmas meal
dailyrecord.co.ukRob Burrow's disability van was targeted in a sickening vandal attack as he went out for a Christmas meal with his family. The former rugby league star's father furiously revealed the deplorable act on Twitter, branding the culprit as 'scum'.
Rob, 40, retired from sport in 2017 and was diagnosed with with motor neurone disease in 2019, the Mirror reports. His dad, Geoff, shared the details of the incident on Twitter.Geoff said: "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."Rob was honoured at the recent Sports Personality of the Year ceremony, winning the Helen Rollason Award.
A number of stars from the rugby league world showed their support, including former England and Great Britain international Paul Sculthorpe and ex Leeds Rhinos star Barrie McDermott."Some people have no morals in life Geoff, karma will catch up with them," Sculthorpe replied. "You, your family and that legend of a son just keep showing the way and inspiring Have a lovely Christmas x".McDermott described the act as "horrible," while more than one Twitter user offered to help Burrow and his family arrange any necessary repairs for the van.
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