vicky-27 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 JOBLESS: Nicky Welfare drank 24 cans of Stella Artois and two of Strongbow cider Wednesday May 6,2009 A HORRIFIED judge yesterday told an unemployed young thug that he was a “walking advertisementâ€Â for those who thought alcohol was far too cheap. The judge hit out after being told that the 21-year-old drank 24 cans of high-strength Stella Artois lager and two cans of Strongbow cider a day. In astonishment, Judge Philip Statman QC interrupted the defence barrister to ask how anyone who was unemployed could afford such a large amount of drink. Jobless Nicky Welfare had admitted setting off a fire extinguisher inside a petrol station shop when staff locked the doors to try to stop his friend making off with two crates of Stella. The Maidstone Crown Court judge interjected when defence barrister Louise Oakley told him of Welfare’s mammoth drink consumption, despite receiving only £60.40 a week in Jobseeker’s Allowance. “Where does he get the money for 24 cans of Stella a day?â€Â he asked. Miss Oakley explained that Welfare lived with his parents and so the benefit payments amounted to pocket money. But she added that the price of Stella had plunged in recent years. “He was in a position where he was able to drink very much to excess,â€Â she said. But the fuming judge told Welfare: “You are destroying your life by drinking and you will end up on a mortuary slab if you carry on in this way. “You are 21 years of age and I am told you consume 24 cans of Stella Artois lager a day along with two bottles of cider. You are a walking advertisement for those who say that now, in the community, alcohol is far too readily available at far too cheap a price.â€Â Welfare, who has no qualifications and has rarely worked since leaving school, was said to have turned to drinking vast quantities because he had too much time on his hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Drank 24 cans of Stella and 2 litres of Strongbow?? How the hell is he still alive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky-27 Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 Ask Matty The 120 hours community service will transform him i am sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Shame it's not too cheap when you ask for a pint at yer local, aywot?:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 In Fact! I say make it cheap in pubs and dear in shops, so at least the landlord can tell you to go home if you are **** faced. All Vote for the Boyce of the people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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