Hey everyone,
I'm new here so not entirely sure how this works but I saw a lot of helpful posts in other threads so thought I'd ask if anyone has any advice about my issue.
Due to the station I'm getting off at not having any barriers, having travelled for 2 years on the same train, same platform, I did what I always do and left my train ticket after it was checked by the Officer on the train. Just as my luck would have it, out of nowhere, there were officers at the station I got off at asking for tickets!! Obviously I tried explaining to them that my ticket was checked on the train and even gave them the Coach number and seat i was sat. The officer took down my details and today I have received a prosecution letter saying they're looking into whether or not to have court proceedings and have asked whether there is anything I can provide in my defence. I've sent them my copy of bank statement which shows that I paid as it clearly shows the train service and station name. However, the date the transaction comes up as is the day after as bank statements always have the date coming up a day late to when the card is actually used, if that makes sense. Anyway, I printed off quite a few pages just to show them that I pay regularly and also sent them a slightly angry [couldn't help myself] letter along with it.
My question is, what do you think will be the next step? Will I be summoned to court? I have no other way of proving I paid except my bank statements. Could I ask for CCTV footage or something? I have a professional career and cannot afford any CRB records especially when I'm innocent!! Many thanks for reading and any advice.
I'm new here so not entirely sure how this works but I saw a lot of helpful posts in other threads so thought I'd ask if anyone has any advice about my issue.
Due to the station I'm getting off at not having any barriers, having travelled for 2 years on the same train, same platform, I did what I always do and left my train ticket after it was checked by the Officer on the train. Just as my luck would have it, out of nowhere, there were officers at the station I got off at asking for tickets!! Obviously I tried explaining to them that my ticket was checked on the train and even gave them the Coach number and seat i was sat. The officer took down my details and today I have received a prosecution letter saying they're looking into whether or not to have court proceedings and have asked whether there is anything I can provide in my defence. I've sent them my copy of bank statement which shows that I paid as it clearly shows the train service and station name. However, the date the transaction comes up as is the day after as bank statements always have the date coming up a day late to when the card is actually used, if that makes sense. Anyway, I printed off quite a few pages just to show them that I pay regularly and also sent them a slightly angry [couldn't help myself] letter along with it.
My question is, what do you think will be the next step? Will I be summoned to court? I have no other way of proving I paid except my bank statements. Could I ask for CCTV footage or something? I have a professional career and cannot afford any CRB records especially when I'm innocent!! Many thanks for reading and any advice.