🌿 Elderly man fined for spitting out a leaf! 🤔
In a surprising incident in Skegness, 86-year-old Roy Marsh was slapped with a £250 fine (later reduced to £150) by litter wardens for spitting out a leaf that accidentally blew into his mouth. 🚶♂️🌬️
While taking his regular walk, the leaf caught Roy off guard, prompting him to spit it out, only to be approached by enforcement officers from the East Lindsey District Council. This experience has left him feeling a bit wary about venturing out again.
Roy later had another close call when he was wrongly accused of littering with a tissue—luckily avoiding another fine. His daughter, Jane Marsh Fitzpatrick, shared their story on social media, sparking a wave of similar tales from local residents who feel unfairly treated by the council’s litter enforcement officers. 😟
Jane’s post highlights complaints from locals, including instances of elderly citizens feeling harassed and pressured into paying fines for minor or misunderstood actions. The community is calling out what they see as overzealous enforcement that targets vulnerable residents.
A local councillor has expressed concern over the situation, stating that residents deserve compassion and understanding. Meanwhile, the council insists their officers only approach those committing environmental offences, aiming to maintain a clean and safe environment for everyone.
What’s your take on this? Are these fines fair game, or a step too far? Share your thoughts below! 💭 #Skegness #RoyMarsh #LitterFine #CommunityConcerns