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| ON PATROL: Parking warden Andy Mackrill in Marlborough High Street |
PARKING warden Andy Mackrill has been accused of going over the top after calling police when some brick dust blew on to his own car.
The Kennet enforcement officers in Marlborough have an office in the Wagon Yard in London Road with reserved parking spaces.
They don't have to find somewhere to park in the town like most commuters or run the risk of getting a ticket if they go over their time.
Mr Mackrill parks his black Ford Probe on a space where the Wagon Yard joins Harley Court.
Exhibition and Design Ltd who plan and build stands for major exhibitions all over Europe has its offices next to the wardens'.
David and Angela Daw own the business and were having an aerial installed on their front wall when some of the brick dust blew on to Mr Mackrill's car.
The aerial erector was still up his ladder when the warden returned to his car and, said Mr Daw, proceeded to throw a wobbly.
Helen Goddard who works for the exhibition firm said: "It was quite a windy day and the chap drilled four holes and some of the dust blew on to the warden's car.
"When the warden got back to his car he told the aerial chap to stop work but he refused.
"Then the warden said it was a listed building and the aerial should not have been put up there.
"Then, to our surprise, he got out his digital camera and started taking pictures of the guy up the ladder."
The exhibition firm's staff were even more amazed when within five minutes two policemen turned up and said they had been called by the warden.
"I think the police were bemused by the situation," said Mrs Goddard.
"One of them said to the aerial technician that he would advise him to use a dust sheet in future."
Meanwhile said Mrs Goddard "the warden was ranting and raving to the guy drilling the holes telling him he would have to pay for the damage to the car.
"I went out and gave him a tenner to go and get his car cleaned."
Mr Daw said: "It is amazing that somebody drilling a hole 20 feet away from a car could be accused of damaging it and then for the warden to call the police and have two officers arrive in five minutes."
Mrs Daw said: "One of our staff paid out of petty cash to solve what was, after all, a petty problem."
Police confirmed they had been called and that suitable advice had been given to the aerial erector.
A Kennet spokesman said: "We cannot comment about individual cases involving our staff."
2:10pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
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CommentPosted by: The Maxter, Chippenham on 3:31pm Thu 3 Jul 08
If you wanted to know just what it takes to be a traffic warden - now you know.
If you wanted to know just what it takes to be a traffic warden - now you know.
Posted by: Grant, Marlborough on 3:34pm Thu 3 Jul 08
What a Moron!
This jobsworth should be sacked.
Would he have called the police (and wasted time & money in the process) if it was someone elses car?
No.
Andy Mackrill your an idiot!
What a Moron!
This jobsworth should be sacked.
Would he have called the police (and wasted time & money in the process) if it was someone elses car?
No.
Andy Mackrill your an idiot!
Posted by: Fred, Chippenham, SOUTH WEST ENGLAND on 4:17pm Thu 3 Jul 08
Isn't this a waste of police time andor in the minimum an abuse of his position?
If true then he should be charged, or in the very least disciplined.
This must mean that should he touch my car (and not by a ticket) I can get a tenner from him for cleaning MY car?
Isn't this a waste of police time andor in the minimum an abuse of his position?
If true then he should be charged, or in the very least disciplined.
This must mean that should he touch my car (and not by a ticket) I can get a tenner from him for cleaning MY car?
Posted by: Dave, Down under the Plain on 5:27pm Thu 3 Jul 08
Proof that some people should never, ever, be let loose with a uniform.
Shows a certain lack of judgement on Kennet's part letting people like him roam the streets in their name.
Proof that some people should never, ever, be let loose with a uniform.
Shows a certain lack of judgement on Kennet's part letting people like him roam the streets in their name.
Posted by: Rowdey, Rowde on 7:02pm Thu 3 Jul 08
Peaked hat and a Ford Willy - says it all really.
Peaked hat and a Ford Willy - says it all really.
Posted by: Joe9022, uk on 8:02pm Thu 3 Jul 08
So whats the story?
Man drills wall, gets dust on car!
Man gets tenner, gets car washed... Big deal,no news in Marlborough this week then!
So whats the story?
Man drills wall, gets dust on car!
Man gets tenner, gets car washed... Big deal,no news in Marlborough this week then!
Posted by: who dat? on 8:20pm Thu 3 Jul 08
I trust that Plod will be as quick to respond when there is a real incident!
Still ,must have made a nice break from all the paperwork they have to do for the Robber McBroon!
I trust that Plod will be as quick to respond when there is a real incident!
Still ,must have made a nice break from all the paperwork they have to do for the Robber McBroon!
Posted by: mjhudston, Chippenham, Wiltshire on 8:21pm Thu 3 Jul 08
It just goes to show that this particular traffic warden, lacks common sense. He should be charged with wasting police time. Im suffering from people in my estate carrying out anti social behaviour, there are invreasing deaths on wiltshires roads, and our police resources are limited.
This wardon, does not deserve, respect or a job of responsibility. He needs to get some perspective, the police have better things to do than worry about his dirty car.
It just goes to show that this particular traffic warden, lacks common sense. He should be charged with wasting police time. Im suffering from people in my estate carrying out anti social behaviour, there are invreasing deaths on wiltshires roads, and our police resources are limited.
This wardon, does not deserve, respect or a job of responsibility. He needs to get some perspective, the police have better things to do than worry about his dirty car.
Posted by: who dat? on 8:27pm Thu 3 Jul 08
Also , I think you should remove the photo.
Under the Robber's laws its almost certainly a contravention of the Anti-terrorism laws to identify such an important member of the uniformed officialdom !
Almost certainly breaches his 'uman rights - if I were the Getsworse I should prepare myself for another onslaught from the pocket general and his digital camera and his hopefully newly washed [bold]Ford Willy[/bold] !!!
(Loved that, Rowdey!)
Also , I think you should remove the photo.
Under the Robber's laws its almost certainly a contravention of the Anti-terrorism laws to identify such an important member of the uniformed officialdom !
Almost certainly breaches his 'uman rights - if I were the Getsworse I should prepare myself for another onslaught from the pocket general and his digital camera and his hopefully newly washed
Ford Willy !!!
(Loved that, Rowdey!)
Posted by: Sticky, Calne on 11:14am Fri 4 Jul 08
This man is an ignoramus and should be replaced. He speaks to people as if they are below contempt and not his peers. His attitude is an absolute disgrace for anyone but especially as he is in a position where he has to interact with the public.
This man should be locked in an office away from everyone as he causes trouble at every given opportunity and then conveniently blames his job and the public for the aggravation which he instigates.
I find it interesting that the common denominator in all the trouble caused is in fact HIM!!! Sack this fool or remove him from walking the streets and meeting people!
This man is an ignoramus and should be replaced. He speaks to people as if they are below contempt and not his peers. His attitude is an absolute disgrace for anyone but especially as he is in a position where he has to interact with the public.
This man should be locked in an office away from everyone as he causes trouble at every given opportunity and then conveniently blames his job and the public for the aggravation which he instigates.
I find it interesting that the common denominator in all the trouble caused is in fact HIM!!! Sack this fool or remove him from walking the streets and meeting people!
Posted by: devizeseddie, Devizes on 3:18pm Fri 4 Jul 08
This jobsworth should be sacked right away. Who the heck does he think he is, telling people going about their own business what they can and can't do? No wonder TW's have such a bad press with idiots like this patrolling the streets.
This jobsworth should be sacked right away. Who the heck does he think he is, telling people going about their own business what they can and can't do? No wonder TW's have such a bad press with idiots like this patrolling the streets.
Posted by: mjh, UK on 10:21pm Sun 6 Jul 08
so then... let's just go over this once more:
He's a traffic warden, who owns a black Ford Probe, which is parked in Wagon Yard...
I wouldn't issue any tickets to people who've read this story and have a tin of brake fluid handy...!
so then... let's just go over this once more:
He's a traffic warden, who owns a black Ford Probe, which is parked in Wagon Yard...
I wouldn't issue any tickets to people who've read this story and have a tin of brake fluid handy...!
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