Dec 12, 2025
Unbelievable! 86-Year-Old Roy Marsh Fined £250 for Spitting Out Leaf That Blew Into His Mouth
The case of 86-year-old Roy Marsh in Skegness, Lincolnshire, has sparked a wider conversation about the limits of litter enforcement and the growing concerns surrounding how penalties are issued in public spaces. Earlier this year, Roy Marsh received a £250 fine—later reduced to £150 on appeal—after spitting out a reed that had blown into his mouth during a windy day near the South Parade Car…
