Hapag-Lloyd said a general travel warning for the area, issued by the German Foreign Ministry, played a part in the decision.

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The warning comes after an 88-year-old man was attacked and his walking stick stolen in the Riverside area of the city on Tuesday afternoon.

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In another warning for North End, Danny Webber - on loan from Manchester United - made space for himself inside the area and drove narrowly over the crossbar.

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