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Author:  captain cab [ Sat May 30, 2015 7:55 am ]
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Passenger fined for punching taxi driver


A TAXI ride from Portsmouth to Chichester proved very expensive for a passenger who assaulted the driver at the end of his journey.

Elliott Purser, 22, of Lichfield Gardens, Aldwick, Bognor Regis, took the trip in February after a night out in the city.

On arrival in Chichester, and after arguing with driver Gabriel Muntaneau, Purser became violent and punched him in the head.

Purser denied a charge of assault by beating to magistrates in Chichester.

But he was found guilty and given an 18-month conditional discharge.

After the case, the officer who arrested Purser, PC Matt Chamberlain, said violence against taxi drivers will bot be tolerated.

PC Chamberlain added of the attack: ‘Thanks to closed circuit television cameras inside the taxi we were able to prosecute Purser even though he denied the attack.

‘This conviction will act as a reminder to all that violence towards people who are simply doing their job will not be tolerated.’

Purser was also told he must pay prosecution costs of £620, a victim surcharge of £15 and compensation of £50 to his victim.

A collection order was made.

source: http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/local/ ... -1-6771829

Author:  Midlife martyr [ Sat May 30, 2015 1:19 pm ]
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They seriously think a conditional discharge will act as a deterrent what planet do these magistrates live on :sad:

Author:  Nidge2 [ Sun May 31, 2015 6:39 am ]
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Midlife martyr wrote:
They seriously think a conditional discharge will act as a deterrent what planet do these magistrates live on :sad:



It's still on his record if he ever applies for a job where he needs a CRB or DBS check.

Author:  Sussex [ Sun May 31, 2015 6:17 pm ]
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captain cab wrote:
PC Chamberlain added of the attack: ‘Thanks to closed circuit television cameras inside the taxi we were able to prosecute Purser even though he denied the attack.

And we still have Union f***wits down here who hate the idea of CCTV. Image

Author:  Sussex [ Sun May 31, 2015 6:34 pm ]
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Midlife martyr wrote:
They seriously think a conditional discharge will act as a deterrent what planet do these magistrates live on :sad:

It all depends on the defendants previous, and if there is an injury.

Author:  captain cab [ Sun May 31, 2015 6:48 pm ]
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Sussex wrote:
captain cab wrote:
PC Chamberlain added of the attack: ‘Thanks to closed circuit television cameras inside the taxi we were able to prosecute Purser even though he denied the attack.

And we still have Union f***wits down here who hate the idea of CCTV. Image



proves the benefit of CCTV =D> =D> =D>

Author:  trotskys twin [ Mon Jun 01, 2015 10:35 am ]
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Sussex wrote:
captain cab wrote:
PC Chamberlain added of the attack: ‘Thanks to closed circuit television cameras inside the taxi we were able to prosecute Purser even though he denied the attack.

And we still have Union f***wits down here who hate the idea of CCTV. Image


And what Union would that be and who is the Branch Sec :?: :?: :?:

Once we know we can ensure we avoid them or that the policy is changed.

Author:  bloodnock [ Mon Jun 01, 2015 10:53 am ]
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Midlife martyr wrote:
They seriously think a conditional discharge will act as a deterrent what planet do these magistrates live on :sad:


A planet festooned with fine comforts such as Vintage Port, Gravlax, Caviare and Lexus LS's I do believe..

Author:  Sussex [ Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:11 pm ]
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trotskys twin wrote:
And what Union would that be and who is the Branch Sec :?: :?: :?:

It's a union neither you nor me are members anymore.

And for that I'm most grateful.

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