By HOLLY LENNON

A WOMAN who took part in a charity boxing match has been left devastated after buckets of donations were ransacked by thieves.

Hannah Docherty from Parkhead, trained for six weeks before taking part in the event at the Crowne Plaza hotel on Congress Road, to raise money for Marie Curie Hospice.

The 23-year-old raised nearly £400 online and had hoped to reach her target of £500 through donations on the night.

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After wrapping up the match, she was shocked to find money buckets, labelled for Marie Curie, had been broken into and emptied.

Those responsible left the empty buckets in the hotel foyer.

Hannah was then forced to break the news to her supporters that their money was gone.

The therapy assistant, said: “I haven’t boxed before but I thought I would give it a go for Marie Curie.

“The work they do is unbelievable and I want it to be able to continue.

“There were a lot of other fighters taking part as well so the event was really busy with my friends and family and everyone elses.

“It wasn’t until the next day, that I realised the money was gone.”

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Hannah had left the buckets with organisers SK Boxing Promotions and hotel security while the match was ongoing.

She contacted the hotel the following day and was told the buckets were in the foyer but there was nothing in them.

Hannah added: “There are locks on the buckets so I don’t understand how it could have happened but there was so many people there.

“I just can’t believe someone would have done this.

“The fight means nothing now because I’ve got nothing to show for it.

“The only people who will suffer is Marie Curie and their patients - it’s absolutely disgusting.

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“I am totally heartbroken that someone could do this.

“Taking money is one thing but taking it from a charity is beyond disgusting

“I chose to train in order to step into the ring purely for Marie Curie, because they need the funds to continue the great care and for someone to think it’s acceptable to empty the bucket then leave it behind is just the lowest of the low

“I’ve reported it to be police who are now looking at CCTV footage. The events manager at the hotel has also been really helpful.”

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland confirmed they received a report regarding the theft and that enquiries are ongoing.

Amanda Casey, Marie Curie Fundraiser said: “It’s really disappointing to hear this news, especially as Hannah has worked so hard. We will be assisting Police Scotland with their enquiries.

“We rely on public donations to run our services which provides free nursing care and support to terminally ill people and their families. I hope people will continue to support Hannah’s fundraising through her online collection at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/hannah-docherty1”

Dominic McVey, General Manager Crowne Plaza Glasgow, added: "We are in contact with the organisers of the event about the incident that happened on Saturday.

"The local authorities are now investigating the matter and we and the event organisers are working with them on this. As this is now in the hands of the police all further queries should be directed to the authorities at this point.”