86yo man given ridiculous fine for littering after spitting out a leaf that blew into his mouth Roy Marsh was handed a big fine despite technically doing nothing wrong. We Got This Covered · Dec 16, 2025
Fine for grandfather who spat out leaf a ‘total disgrace’, says daughter East Lindsey District Council said spitting was considered a form of littering. The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Man fined £250 for spitting out leaf that ‘blew in his mouth’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Litter police fined man ‘for spitting out leaf’ Roy Marsh, 86, has criticised officers’ ‘unnecessary’ behaviour after being made to pay £150 The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Pensioner ‘fined £250 for spitting’ after leaf blew into his mouth Roy Marsh, 86, says the penalty from enforcement officers was ‘unnecessary and all out of proportion’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025