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The M&S store worker would not leave the cab\u2019s bonnet after police told him to get off<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A MAN was found lying spreadeagled on a taxi bonnet after heavy drinking on the day of the Wales v Ireland Six Nations match, a court heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anthony Thompson, 38, was watching the game on Saturday, February 4, on St Mary Street in Cardiff city centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thompson, who works at the Culverhouse Cross Marks & Spencer, would not leave the taxi bonnet, after being asked to by police officers several hours after the match at 11.15pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was arrested for drunk and disorderly behaviour, prosecutor Mike Curry told Cardiff\u2019s Magistrates’ Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing to represent himself, Thompson pleaded guilty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI apologise profusely, and deeply regret my actions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magistrate Shan Clark ordered Thompson to pay \u00a385 to cover court costs and a \u00a326 surcharge, totalling \u00a3111.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The retail worker, of St Margaret\u2019s Crescent, Roath, Cardiff, who also claims benefits, offered to pay the full fine upfront and as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBecause you have expressed remorse, this will go away if you do not commit any other offences, of any nature, within the next 12 months,\u201d said Ms Clark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thompson ensured that he would not be in the city centre for the Wales v England game on February 25.   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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