Fleetwood boxing coach's thanks for support after burglary

Sean McGann with talented young Fleetwood boxer, Libby Moran. Picture: Fleetwood Gym Amateur Boxing Club

Sean McGann, 29, of Waverley Avenue, Fleetwood, said he felt humbled that people in the local community had offered support, but he insisted he was insured and wouldn't be left out of pocket..

He had reported on his Facebook page that his house had been broken into and cash stolen on Tuesday August 4.

The professional fitness and boxing coach, who also voluntarily runs amateur sessions for youngsters in the town, took to Facebook after coming home to the scene.

The smashed glass panel at Sean McGann's home

The intruders had smashed a glass panel in a door to get in.

He reported that he was "absolutely gutted" after the incident , during which the cash was taken.

The post was seen by Sharon Brooks, who is the mum of one of the youngsters Sean coaches at the Fleetwood Gym club in the town.

Beautician Sharon set up a crowdfunding page with the aim of raising £1,000 to recoup the money.

Sean, who logged the burglary with police, said: "It was so kind of her and people have been brilliant.

"I tried to tell her that the break-in was covered by insurance and that I was OK, but she insisted anyway.

"Whatever money raised now will go to charity, I can't really take any of it, but the response has been great - from one bad thing that happened, a lot of positive things have come."

He said any funds raised would go to either Fleetwood Gym, which has charity status, or a cancer charity.

Sean said he ran the voluntarily boxing sessions to to try and keep children out of trouble.

He said: "It's ironic really, the burglary is exactly the kind of thing I am trying to prevent young people getting involved in, that's one of the reasons I do it. I was gutted to be burgled."

Sean says he had been planning to take the money, including some cash-in hand earnings,, to the bank but was caught out by the thieves and added: "They must have known my movements, when I would be leaving the house.They only stole the cash, nothing else."

Police confirmed they were aware of the break-in.

Sharon, of Fleetwood, said: "Sean does a lot for our children in this town and helps us adults keep fit.

"My son Bailey is one of the lads he coaches.

"Sean is always cheerful and I just wanted to help after a bad experience."

So far £195 has been raised.

The funding page is at:

https://uk.gofundme.com/f/sean-mcgann?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unknown&utm_campaign=comms_8vtn+sean-mcgann