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Published Date: 25 July 2007
A man was charged with criminal damage after rugby-tackling a giant hot dog, worth £400.
The 6ft glass-fibre hot dog was part of a burger van's display at the Magic of the 80s concert in Alnwick Pastures.

Concert-goers reported seeing the sausage character with its arm broken off.

Owners of the burger van say the mascot will cost at least £400 to replace if it cannot be repaired.

It was the only arrest made at the gig in the shadow of Alnwick Castle as police reported a quiet night at Saturday's concert.

A woman was given a £60 fixed penalty notice by police for being drunk and disorderly.

Several people were ejected from the gig for alcohol-related incidents.

Alnwick and Amble community inspector Rod Maclennan said: "It was a fantastic night.

"There were 5,000 people soaked to the skin, and there was a lot of alcohol, but no problems and the atmosphere was great.

"Organisers IML Concerts did a really great job with their security staff."

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  • Last Updated: 04 April 2008 4:24 PM
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  • Location: Alnwick, Northumberland
 
 
 

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