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10/01/2012
Worrall Thompson Won't Miss Irish Fundraiser
Shamed celebrity chef Anthony Worrall Thompson will still be on hand at a fundraising dinner in the Republic of Ireland on Saturday, despite being cautioned by police after he was caught shoplifting.
The chef was caught stealing cheese and wine from a Tesco store and given a caution by police. But organiser Kevin Flanigan confirmed the TV chef would still be the chief guest at a cook-off to raise funds for Irish Olympic hopefuls Scot Flanigan and Ger Owens.
Worrall Thompson said: "I am so sorry for all my recent stupid and irresponsible actions. I am, of course, devastated for my family and friends, whom I’ve let down, and will seek the treatment that is clearly needed.
"I am not the first and I certainly won’t be the last person to do something without rhyme or reason – what went through my head, only time will tell.
"Of course, I must also apologise sincerely to Tesco, with whom I’ve had a long and genuine working relationship, and to all the staff at the Henley branch, many of whom I’ve got to know over the years."
(LB/GK)
The chef was caught stealing cheese and wine from a Tesco store and given a caution by police. But organiser Kevin Flanigan confirmed the TV chef would still be the chief guest at a cook-off to raise funds for Irish Olympic hopefuls Scot Flanigan and Ger Owens.
Worrall Thompson said: "I am so sorry for all my recent stupid and irresponsible actions. I am, of course, devastated for my family and friends, whom I’ve let down, and will seek the treatment that is clearly needed.
"I am not the first and I certainly won’t be the last person to do something without rhyme or reason – what went through my head, only time will tell.
"Of course, I must also apologise sincerely to Tesco, with whom I’ve had a long and genuine working relationship, and to all the staff at the Henley branch, many of whom I’ve got to know over the years."
(LB/GK)
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