Adam Bickford of building firm Abbaseal

Rogue trader convicted of fraud


A 22-year-old man from Abingdon has been given a six month suspended prison sentence for defrauding a pensioner of more than £7,000.

Adam Bickford of building firm Abbaseal admitted one charge of fraud by false representation at Oxford Crown Court.

He was filmed by undercover reporters for the BBC Rogue Traders programme, which was broadcast in 2007.

Leslie Evans, 72, was overcharged by almost £5,000 for repairs to the roof of his Abingdon home.

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