Assaulting John Ramster

GRIMSBY BOROUGH POLICE, JUNE 25. – Before the Mayor (Captain Reed), and Alderman Skelton.

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Alexander Morgan, fish dealer, was summoned for an assault upon John Ramster, fisherman. The parties had been in business together, but had dissolved partnership, and on Tuesday they got to words about the repair of some kits. From words Morgan proceeded to blows, and knocked Ramster down, nearly knocking him in te dock. Fined 15s., or 14 days’ imprisonment.

(Lincolnshire Chronicle, 3rd July 1874)

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