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An angler from Tromode has been let off the hook after being accused of fishing in a reservoir out of hours.

 

50-year-old Mark Reynolds was hauled before the courts charged with a Fishing Act Offence from January 19th. 

 

It was alleged he'd gone over the allowed time by 30 minutes at Injebreck Reservoir in West Baldwin - at Douglas Courthouse this week the prosecution agreed to withdraw the charge against him. 

 

The prosecutor told the court they'd taken the view he'd "learnt his lesson" - adding that the temporary confiscation of his equipment had been "penalty enough". 

 

Addressing the court Mr Reynolds thanked her for her "compassion" and said it had been "over-enthusiasm" on his part. 

 

Closing proceedings Deputy High Bailiff Jayne Hughes said it wasn't in the public interest to continue adding "just be careful of your timing in future".

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