Roberts had left his car at the garage for an MOT and repairs. It’s claimed that he returned after hours, using a spare set of keys to take the car without settling the invoice – the original story can be read here.
His defence counsel, Hannah George, stated that the case would be dropped if Roberts paid the invoice. Judge Paul Thomas KC ordered Roberts to pay within two weeks or face trial.
Roberts had always intended to pay but was concerned about the implications, as the police had held his vehicle for over two years.
Source: Western Telegraph