ENVIRONMENT AGENCY NEWS RELEASE

Licence Dodgers Pay The Penalties

 
Harlow Magistrates Court has imposed fines and costs totalling more than £650 on eight anglers who were caught fishing at locations across Suffolk without being correctly licensed. The anglers were caught by Environment Agency bailiffs on routine patrols last summer.

 
The individuals were fined as follows:
 
Anthony Tonkins of Sudbury        £83
Stewart Read of Bulmer, Subury        £33
Craig Lane of Assington, Sudbury    £67
Tom Miller of Sudbury            £117
Edward Moore of Sudbury        £33
Paul Parker of Ipswich            £175
Robert Page of Ipswich            £33
Darren Page of Ipswich            £110

Total:                    £651

The defendants were also ordered to pay a further £75 each, amounting to £600, towards the prosecution costs.
 
Freshwater anglers are reminded to check that they have a valid licence before fishing. Licenses can be obtained from any Post Office, by direct debit by calling 08708 506 506, telesales by calling 0844 800 5386 or online from www.environment-agency.gov.uk/rod licence.

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