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Pensioner collapses outside court after admitting £9k benefit fraud

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27.08.2025

Derek Aldridge, 77, slumped over and needed medical attention following a hearing at Norwich Magistrates’ Court.

The retired painter and decorator had earlier complained of feeling unwell as he faced a charge of fraudulently claiming more than £9,000 in pension credit.

The court was told it was related to a cash ISA in his name that he had failed to declare to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Sally Harris, prosecuting, said his undeclared savings were over the........

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