Man fined for possessing crystal meth at Cumbrian train station

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 06:43 · Archive

Chad Murphy was found with methamphetamine after police responded to reports of a man threatening to self-harm at Oxenholme train station.

Chad Murphy, 36, of no fixed abode, was found with methamphetamine when Cumbria Police attended Oxenholme train station on 18 May following reports of a man threatening to self-harm on the line. Officers found him under the influence of intoxicating substances and discovered Class A drugs and paraphernalia in his possession.

At South Cumbria Magistrates' Court, Murphy pleaded guilty at the first opportunity to possession of methamphetamine. Prosecutor Peter Kelly told the court that Murphy is currently held at HMP Forest Bank and has four drugs matters recorded against him. The court heard the offence breaches a suspended sentence order.

In mitigation, Murphy's solicitor Trystan Roberts asked that he be dealt with by way of a financial penalty rather than custody, noting that he is on remand for more serious offences. Magistrates agreed and fined Murphy £120, ordering him to pay £85 in court costs and a £48 victim surcharge. Forfeiture and destruction of the drugs was also sought. Murphy is due to be sentenced at Manchester Crown Court on 14 October.

How it is being reported

• Man found with crystal meth after threatening to self-harm on train lineCUMBRIA Police were called to a train station in Cumbria after receiving reports of a man threatening to self-harm on the line, a court heard.NW Evening Mail · 11 Oct, 06:00
• Man found with crystal meth after threatening to self-harm on train lineCUMBRIA Police were called to a train station in Cumbria after receiving reports of a man threatening to self-harm on the line, a court heard.Westmorland Gazette · 11 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Chad Murphy · Oxenholme train station · South Cumbria Magistrates' Court · HMP Forest Bank · Manchester Crown Court · Cumbria Police

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