Lager lout sent to prison
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by Keith Hunt
A lager-drinking layabout who escaped a jail sentence after a
judge hit out at bargain booze has been locked up after committing
more offences.
Judge Philip Statman had branded Nicky Welfare “a walking
advertisement” for those who say alcohol was available too
cheaply.
He had heard how the 22-year-old sank a crate of Stella lager
and two litres of cider a day while on jobseeker’s allowance of
£60.40 a week.
Judge Statman demanded to know how Welfare could afford to down
such a large quantity. His lawyer said the strong lager could be
bought for as little as £1 a can.
Now, the same judge has been told that excessive drinking and
drug-taking will result in Welfare having all of his teeth
removed.
Last year the Medway Messenger reported how he let Welfare walk
free with four months imprisonment suspended for two years, 200
hours community payback and a curfew after admitting criminal
damage.
Maidstone Crown Court heard Welfare had since breached the order
by driving while disqualified and with no insurance. He admitted
the offences.
Welfare was jailed for four months after Judge Statman told him:
“You may think before you come out of prison you should make
contact with Alcoholics Anonymous.
For full story see tomorrow's (Friday) Medway
Messenger
Thursday, March 11 2010
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