Police Escort For Elkington After Twitter Jabs At Southport, Pakistanis, Tattooed People
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Alistair Reid's first report on Steve Elkington's Twitter rant about Southport, host city of this week's Senior Open Championship, and this follow-up on the police escort he received Saturday at Royal Birkdale.
The European Senior Tour is investigating and Reid speculates that legal action could be taken. By who and on what grounds, is not explained.
The offending Tweets and resulting dialogue with followers have been removed.
Elkington has apologized for the Tweets.
**Alistair Reid tried to ask Elkington about his week following a final round 69.
Steve Elkington, who had caused a storm of the metaphorical sort with a Twitter tirade against the town of Southport and some dubious and potentially racist comments, was rather less effusive as he took his leave of the place. Asked for a comment after his round of 69, Elkington offered a terse "you kidding me?" before heading for the car park.
