A HOTEL guest has been sent for trial at Truro Crown Court after pleading not guilty to failing to pay a bill of nearly £3,000.

Benjamin James-Dyer, 27, of Alderwood Parc, Penryn, pleaded not guilty to fraud by false representation at Truro Magistrates Court this week. A charge of making off without payment was withdrawn.

The charge alleges that between November 19, 2020 and December 16, 2020 at Falmouth he committed fraud in that he dishonestly made a false representation, namely informed staff at the Lerryn Hotel in Falmouth that he would pay for his stay at the hotel, intending to make a gain, namely that he would be able to avoid paying the sum of £2,599.00 for his stay at that hotel, for himself.

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The Lerryn in De Pass Road describes itself as a family-run hotel located two minutes’ walk from Castle Beach and ten minutes’ walk from Falmouth town centre. Many rooms offer sea views and some have their own balcony. It has a very high rating on Trip Adviser and is ranked as the seventh best hotel in Falmouth.

Magistrates sent James-Dyer to Truro Crown court for trial on March 25 this year or such other date, time or place as the Crown Court directs and given unconditional bail.