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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andy Gregory

Rugby star Rob Burrow’s wheelchair accessible van vandalised in Yorkshire

David Davies/PA Wire

Rob Burrow’s wheelchair-accessible van was vandalised as he enjoyed a Christmas meal with his family in Castleford last night, the rugby league star’s father has said.

The 40-year-old has been a leading campaigner for motor neurone disease since being diagnosed with the rare condition in 2019 – two years after retiring from a glittering 17-year sporting career representing Leeds Rhinos, England and Great Britain.

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