https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23565412.taxi-driver-racially-abused-darwen-passenger/A RESIDENT at supported living accommodation racially abused a taxi driver who had taken him home.
Blackburn magistrates heard Phillip Wiggins had an extensive record for drink related offending and had caused problems for residents close to the unit in Exchange Street, Darwen.
The court was told the prosecution intended to apply for a criminal behaviour order to curb the defendant's behaviour in the future.
Wiggins, 58, of Exchange Street, Darwen, pleaded guilty to racially aggravated threatening behaviour. He was fined £200 and ordered to pay £85 costs and an £80 victim surcharge.