No proof that firm ran defect truck
24th October 1991, Page 18
24th October 1991
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MBicester magistrates have dismissed charges against Walkers Construction after the defence successfully argued that the prosecution had failed to prove that a defective vehicle belonged to the firm.
Adderbury-based Walkers had pleaded not guilty to using the vehicle with defective tyres, spring and brakes.
Police constable Patrick Knight said that while he was on patrol in an unmarked police vehicle he saw the Volvo F7 three-axled rigid tipper "crabbing" badly. The rear offside outer tyre of the vehicle was completely deflated. When the vehicle was stopped, driver Horace Walker said that he was the owner. Jonathan Lawton, defending, said there was no evidence that Walker owned the truck.
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