Man, 77, slapped traffic warden and threatened to 'lump' her
Summary
A 77-year-old man named Stephen Doughty was caught on camera threatening and slapping a female traffic warden in Welshpool after he became frustrated when a parking machine rejected his coins. He admitted to assault and was fined nearly £1,000 and ordered to pay compensation to the warden.Key Facts
- Stephen Doughty is 77 years old and a retired lorry driver.
- The incident happened in a pay-and-display car park in Welshpool, Powys.
- Doughty became angry when the parking machine would not accept his coins for a £2.50 stay.
- He threatened the traffic warden, Wendy Williams, saying things like "Do you want me to lump you now?" and slapped her hand twice.
- Bodycam footage recorded the incident and a bystander told Doughty to apologize.
- Doughty admitted to assault by beating and said he was frustrated but did not mean to hurt the warden.
- He was fined £500, had to pay £200 compensation to the warden, a £200 victim surcharge, and £85 in court costs.
- Doughty has previous convictions for battery and threatening behavior and suffers from anxiety.
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