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Skegness man crashed friend’s car in Louth after taking it without her content




A Skegness man who crashed his friend’s car after taking it without her consent has been left with a bill for more than £9,400.

Cody Leonard (27) had been looking after the woman’s children while she was at the pub.

Boston Magistrates’ Court heard on Wednesday, June 4, that 27-year-old Leonard wanted a drink himself and took the Nissan Juke just after midnight, intending to drive home.

Boston Magistrates' Court
Boston Magistrates' Court

However, he crashed in Brackenborough Road, Louth.

In a statement, the vehicle owner said the incident had been a “living hell”.

She added: “I just can’t believe how someone could steal from another person, let alone a friend.”

Leonard said in police interview that he would have returned the vehicle in the morning.

“I just needed a way to get home and get a drink,” he added.

The court heard that the 2014 car had been written off and was not insured. Outstanding finance on it totalled £9,424.98.

Leonard, of Everingtons Lane, had admitted aggravated vehicle taking on July 28, 2024 at a previous hearing and received an interim driving ban.

He was given a 12-month community order with 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days and a 12-month mental health treatment programme.

He was also banned from driving for 12 months and told to pay £9,424.98 in compensation.



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