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A 37-year-old man got a 12-month community order for making 72 false 999 calls in 13 days, falsely reporting crimes like murder and kidnapping.
Richard Lawton, a 37-year-old rough sleeper, was sentenced to a 12-month community order after making 72 false 999 emergency calls over 13 days in September 2025, falsely reporting crimes including murder and kidnapping.
Despite prior warnings, he continued the calls, prompting police responses across Staffordshire that found no evidence of crimes.
The case, heard at North Staffordshire Justice Centre, highlighted the strain false emergencies place on emergency services and the risks to public safety.
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Un hombre de 37 años recibió una orden comunitaria de 12 meses por hacer 72 llamadas falsas al 999 en 13 días, reportando falsamente delitos como asesinato y secuestro.