Saturday, 18 July 2020

The Case of 'Swiss' Tony's Thumb and the Lady Mayoress - Turn 5

Unbeknownst to DCI Hawley, a Jaguar screeches to a halt at the back gate to Snapcase Hall. The only representative of law and order to observe this is Jason King and he is engaged in a fight with 'Snorter' Bough. King has been thoughtfully provided with a radio by DCI Hawley, but is currently unable to use it, due to his being engaged in a bout of fisticuffs.


Out get six of the nastiest ruffians one would never hope to meet down a dark alley, alone at night. Really, one wouldn't even want to meet them in a cosy living room with all the lights on either! It is of course, Elsie Tanner, Bertie 'Knuckles' Strangelove, Doug Piranha, Bifferidge 'Biffa' Bacon, Verne Cocklecarrot and Terry Shortcake. They have returned from casing the Snapcase Emporium in Loose Chippings in preparation for the greengages snatch planned for later that month.

The fight between Bough and King continues.


Meanwhile, indoors Otis Spunkmeyer runs towards 'Swiss' to get instructions. 'Swiss' Tony and Mimsie are in position to ambush any intruders.


Inspector Fowler and PC Goody have pursued Spunkmeyer inside through the unlocked main door. Having entered, they are confronted by three closed doors and spend precious seconds deciding which way to go.



Sergeant Dawkins assembles her team after the demise of 'Camp' Freddie. George Dixon has the sledge hammer and batters down the door. They have a view up a long corridor with no one in sight.



DCI Hawley enters the Hall and finds himself in a room with three closed doors.


DI Grim enters the Hall at the same time from the other side and finds himself in a room with a closed door opposite.


DC 'Babs' Windsor leads her team from the front and is half-way along the entrance corridor when tragedy strikes. 'Swiss' Tony leans around the corner and discharges his piece. It's a good shot and poor 'Babs' drops to the floor, mortally wounded. A young life cut short.


PC George Gently jumps over 'Babs' to try and get to her killer.

Here's a shot of DC 'Babs' Windsor reporting for duty at Scotland Yard, before being assigned to DI Grim's CID unit at Gasforth nick.



To be continued...

8 comments:

Dave Stone said...

Not looking good for the boys in blue at the moment, they might want to eat a packet of spangles for energy, I think they're going to need it !

Michael Awdry said...

CAn't believe Babs has fallen so soon! A travesty!

A J said...

Oh no! poor Babs! I hope the Boys in Blue enact revenge on the crooks and collar the lot of 'em before Goody's Curly-Wurly melts.

Ivor Evans said...

Wow Martin! Just went through your pasts posts as well, what a cracking story and fantastic looking table, great stuff mate!

Martin Thornton said...

Yes, I think DCI Hawley issued Spangles as emergency rations during his briefing!

Martin Thornton said...

I know,she deserves a Queen's Police Medal for that brave charge!

Martin Thornton said...

I suspect that Plod will now be looking to deal out a few beatings, A J.

Martin Thornton said...

Thanks Ivor. 3 more turns to come.