Peter Mandelson is facing a potential fine of up to £300 for public urination in Notting Hill, west London, following an incident last November. According to the Kensington and Chelsea council, they are looking to issue a fixed penalty notice but have been unable to find a suitable address for Mandelson.
Key Takeaways
Peter Mandelson is set to receive a £300 fine for urinating in public in November 2024, but the council has yet to issue it due to difficulties finding his address. The incident occurred after a late-night visit to George Osborne's home and was reported by multiple outlets including Daily Mail.
The former Labour minister was photographed relieving himself against a wall after leaving George Osborne's home late at night. The Daily Mail first published pictures of the incident, which occurred shortly after Mandelson had been sacked as the UK's ambassador to the US over his ties with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Mandelson has since apologized for his actions, stating that he was 'bursting' after being stood up by two Uber drivers. He is also under criminal investigation for allegedly passing market-sensitive government information to Epstein while serving as business secretary under Gordon Brown. Mandelson denies any wrongdoing and no charges have been brought against him.
The council has stated that street enforcement officers were not present at the time of the incident, but given the images and public quotes made about it, they are looking to issue a fine. The fixed penalty notice carries a maximum fine of £300, reduced to £150 if paid within two weeks.
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