A British woman in her 70's considered the mice her "pets".
Sourced from Pizabay.A vegan who failed to deal with a mouse infestation at her home because of her ethical beliefs has been fined in court this week.
Margaret Manzoni who lives in Essex "considered the mice her pets" and said "they would not go to her neighbours because she looked after them".
According to Sky News, Tendring District Council prosecuted the woman for a second time after she didn't comply with a previous order made in April.
At a court hearing this month, Ms. Manzoni was told that while the court "respected her beliefs as an ethical vegan, others saw mice as vermin."
The court said that the "impact of the infestation on neighbours meant inaction was not appropriate."
The pensioner was fined £1,500, with the court awarding the council costs of £2,395 and imposing a victim surcharge of £150.
[UK News App] Sky News: Vegan who failed to deal with mouse infestation and fed them instead is fined by court
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