The man was arrested at Colwyn Bay railway station in January. Picture: Stuart Walker
A MAN has been told to pay nearly £500 for being drunk and disorderly and evading a train fare in Colwyn Bay.
British Transport Police said the man pleaded guilty to both charges after being arrested following the incident in January.
The man was fined £367 and additional compensation and costs of £129.
Police tweeted: "Male who was arrested in Colwyn Bay by us in January has been to court and pleaded guilty to being Drunk & Disorderly and Fare Evasion.
"Fined £367 and Compensation & Costs for a total of £496.
"Buying a ticket would have been a lot quicker and cheaper for him."
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