Neighbours heard John Kirk shout for help and called the fire brigade to his home in Ebor Street, South Shields.

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Also giving evidence, Everton fan John Murmame said he heard Blything shout abuse at Ji-Sung.

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John Major was credited with dealing with hecklers well when he stood on his soapbox to shout above a Luton crowd during the 1992 general election campaign.

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