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Man who damaged hired motorhome ordered to pay compensation

A man who damaged a hired motorhome has been ordered to pay thousands of pounds, the Western Telegraph reports.

Simeon Holt, 25, of Llandissilio, admitted a charge of criminal damage at Llanelli Magistrates Court on April 13.

He admitted that on January 1 in Carmarthen, he damaged the inside of a motorhome belonging to 3 A’s Leisure Motorhome and Caravan Company, causing around £2,339.80 worth of damage.

After being convicted of criminal damage, he was ordered to pay £300 in fines, £2,339.80 in compensation, £120 surcharge and £85 costs.

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Mike Ruff

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