A Dover pub landlord is in court, accused of damaging CCTV cameras and barriers at a retail park, claiming privacy issues sparked his actions
Dover: So, there’s this pub landlord, Paul McMullan, who’s in a bit of hot water. He’s been accused of messing up some CCTV cameras at a shopping center.
Apparently, he caused over £5,600 in damage to the cameras and other stuff at St James Retail and Leisure Park. That’s quite a chunk of change!
Paul, who’s 54 and used to work for the News of the World, showed up at Canterbury Crown Court to plead not guilty. He’s claiming he didn’t do it, and it all stems from some privacy concerns at his pub, The Castle Inn.
He was in court wearing a turquoise T-shirt and decided to represent himself. Talk about confidence! The incident happened last July, and he’s accused of damaging not just the cameras but also a parking barrier and some sensors.
The Castle Inn is right next to a busy area with shops and restaurants, so it’s a pretty popular spot. The judge let him out on bail, and his trial is set to kick off on December 15. Let’s see how this unfolds!
