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Repairs conman jailed for 4 years
ABOGUSbuilder who preyed on vulnerable homeowners by pro- viding unnecessary and over- priced building work has been sentenced to more than four years in prison.
Moses Mead (31) cold-called resi- dents in Snodland and Minster on the Isle of Sheppey of- fering to block- pave driveways.
However, a pattern quickly emerged where Mead would begin work on the driveways only to supposedly find problems with wall cavities and drains which meant further, more expensive work was required, Canterbury Crown Court heard. But the additional “repairs”were
never needed and in some in- stances, Mead had taken bottles of water into the properties to pour down walls and on carpets to give the impression urgent repair work was needed. Between August and December
2015, Mead targeted seven proper- ties in Gassons Road, Godden
Road, and Dryland Road in Snod- land, and in The Broadway, Minis- ter. Mead, of Sundridge Road, Cuxton, conned a total of £67,500 from his victims, many of whom had to use their savings to cover costs for the unnecessary work he convinced them they needed. When his customers became sus- picious, they contacted Kent Police and hewas arrested. Hewas jailed for four and a half years after ad- mitting seven counts of fraud, two breaches of a serious crime pre- vention order and one count of ve- hicle insurance fraud. Detective Inspector Mat Scott
said: “Mead preyed on the vulner- able and targeted retired home- owners. His victims should have been spending their savings on en- joying their retirement but instead they were panicked by Mead into spending money on their homes for work that didn’t need doing. “The evidence found by our offi-
cers meant Mead had no alterna- tive but to admit his guilt and hopefully today’s sentence will help provide some closure to his victims.”
Clean-up with a Royal cause
VOLUNTEERS set to work in Larkfield to help the village look spick and span for the Clean for the Queen campaign. The 50-strong squad of litter pickers – calling themselves the Love
Where You Live Larkfield Angels – collected 36 bags of rubbish including children’s toys, clothing and broken tools in the national initiative to mark Her Majesty’s 90th birthday. They were joined by AylesfordMP Tracey Crouch and her baby
Freddie, and the Mayor and Mayoress of Tonbridge and Malling, Cllr Owen Baldock and his wife, Christine. The clean-up project is being led by Tonbridge and Malling Council
with events throughout the borough. On Thursday, April 21, there will be a litter pick at East Peckham from 9.30am before a tree planting ceremony at 10.30am at the Jubilee Hall, Pippin Road.
Restaurant offers cash for kit
SPORTS clubs and teams will find out if they have won £1,000 of new kit to celebrate the first anniversary ofASKin Maidstone.Applicants have been busy rallying their fans for a public vote to find the winner. Entry formswere available at the restaurant in Earl Street, whichwanted applications from junior and youth sports clubs and teams (up to U16). The public will be able to vote for their favourite from a shortlist of three, via the ASK Italian Facebook page or through a token system at the restaurant. Voting will close on Sunday, April 24. The winner will be announced at the restaurant onWednesday, April 27.
Dementia Day Care Age Concern Rotary House West Malling
Living with dementia or know someone who is? Feeling alone and need support? LET US HELP!
Now open five days per week Monday - Friday 9:30 – 14:30
We offer a range of activities including: • Arts and crafts
• Bathing and foot care • Hairdressing • Home cooked Lunch including drinks • Musical entertainment • Outings & Carer support groups
£40 per day Supported by a Registered Nurse
For more information phone Lyn Rootes on 01732 848008 or email
lyn.rootes@
ageconcernmalling.org.uk
18 Malling April 2016
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