Police stopped marathon runner Daniel Fairbrother, 34, with a 25.7kg fridge for training while raising money for Diabetes UK in Stevenage.

A marathon runner has been stopped by the police in Stevenage after officers mistook him for a thief. Daniel Fairbrother, 34, was out jogging with a 25.7kg fridge strapped to his back for his marathon training. The police car spotted him and put on their blue lights, pulling him over. When Mr Fairbrother explained to the officers that he was training for the London Marathon while raising money for Diabetes UK, the police shook his hand and wished him luck.

January 29, 2024
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