Robin Hood and his merry men spark New York cash stampede

THREE mysterious Britons dressed as Robin Hood and his merry men caused a stampede in Manhattan when they threw $1,000 (€780) in the air.

The group — who said they were from Sheffield — apparently hoped their stunt would encourage people to be more polite to one another and “give something back”.

But according to the New York Post it caused a “mini-riot” in Washington Square Park as passers-by pushed and punched each other to get to the cash.