Barry Hearn has been banged up.
Well, kind of. But he wants snooker followers’ assist to lift cash for his bail. Hearn, former World Snooker Champion Stuart Bingham, tour professional Jamie Jones and Master of Ceremonies Rob Walker have been cuffed by Avon & Somerset Police outdoors Bristol Temple Meads.
The quartet now have a bounty on their heads, and they’re going to solely be allowed out of the slammer when their bail has been raised – with all proceeds going to Jessie May Children’s Hospice at Home.
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Throughout the day, the quartet can be interesting for donations for his or her ‘bail’ on their social media channels on X, Instagram and TikTook. All donations may be made by way of their Just Giving pages.
Rob should’ve sneakily received a telephone into the jail, as he shared a snap of all of them within the cell collectively and wrote: “What a bizarre way to start the day. Arrested with these 3 reprobates & chucked in a cell to raise money & bail for @jessiemaytrust @BarryHearn already dishing out some immense stories from the old days!”
(Image: GKateBoyce/Twitter)
Jessie May Childrens Hospice at Home, based mostly in Bristol, has been WST’s official charity since 2016. They present specialist palliative nursing care at residence for youngsters with life-limiting circumstances.
Jessie May nurses present palliative care all through a baby’s life, extending their assist to offer bereavement take care of households following the demise of a kid.
To donate to Barry’s bail fund, click on right here. As of lunchtime on Wednesday, his pot had been capable of generate virtually £20,000 – with £500 coming from the World Snooker Tour, who wrote: “Best of luck getting out Barry! All the best from everyone at WST”.
Stuart Bingham’s is out there right here. While the hyperlink to Jamie Jones‘ is right here too.