Benefits cheat sentenced

A benefits cheat who falsely claimed over £5,000 has been successfully prosecuted.

Peter Caw, of Sackville Road, claimed job seekers allowance, housing and Council Tax benefit despite beginning work in March 2009.

Caw, 39, appeared before Hastings magistrates last Friday(November 12) and pleaded guilty to three charges of failing to promptly report a change of circumstances.

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