Callous thieves raid changing rooms at event in memory of Afghan hero

Tom Sephton

CALLOUS thieves raided changing rooms during an annual event at Crosfields Rugby League club in memory of Warrington Afghan hero Tom Sephton, who tragically lost his life during active service five years ago.
A great day was tinged with sadness, when wallets, phones and items of sentimental value were stolen from changing rooms.
Organisers are particularly keen to get back a watch with sentimental value to a young player.
Police are investigating the thefts and so far reward money totalling £500 has been pledged for the return of the missing items.
The Tom Sephton Memorial Trophy is a free day of fun for the whole family involving three games of Armed Forces Rugby League held on Armed Forces Day at Crosfields Rugby League Club in Warrington.
The event is held in memory of Private Tom Sephton, a Soldier from Warrington who served in the 1st Battalion, The Mercian Regiment (1 MERCIAN). In 2010 Tom deployed on operations to Afghanistan and was seriously wounded on patrol and succumbed to his injuries the following day.
For many years Tom played Rugby League for Crosfields Rugby League Club, and it was Tom’s ex-team mates who came up with the original idea for a charity fund raising Rugby League match to be held in memory of their friend.
With the help of Tom’s family, his friends, his comrades in 1 MERCIAN and the Army Rugby League the match became a reality. Over the past 5 years the Tom Sephton Memorial Trophy has grown into without doubt the BIGGEST amateur Rugby League event in Britain with thousands of people attending and showing their support and respect. In doing so the event has raised thousands of pounds for Armed Forces and local charities.
Anyone with information about the thefts should contact organisers via email at [email protected] or contact police via Crimestoppers or Crosfields Rugby Club.