UK: 86-year-old Roy Marsh fined for spitting leaf, now fears leaving home.

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News18•11-12-2025, 23:14
UK: 86-year-old Roy Marsh fined for spitting leaf, now fears leaving home.
- •86-year-old Roy Marsh in Britain was fined £150 for spitting out a leaf that blew into his mouth.
- •Marsh was initially fined £250, which was later reduced on appeal, causing him significant distress.
- •The incident left Marsh anxious about leaving his home and sparked community outrage over the enforcement officers' actions.
- •A local councillor criticized the enforcement teams for their lack of discretion in applying rules.
- •The East Lindsey District Council defended its teams, stating they target environmental offenses, not specific demographics.
Why It Matters: This shows how strict rules can unfairly target the elderly, causing distress.
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