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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

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

They seriously think a conditional discharge will act as a deterrent what planet do these magistrates live on

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

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

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IDFIMH

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

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IDFIMH

proves the benefit of CCTV

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

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.

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F88K EM ALL WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND

BOOZE BOOZE BOOZE

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

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

And for that I'm most grateful.

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IDFIMH