Man allegedly claimed free Chesterfield hotel room reserved for NHS staff
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Ben Quince checked into the Casa hotel, in Lockoford Lane, Chesterfield, at the end of March.
The 30-year-old stayed on a floor reserved for NHS workers for six nights after allegedly telling hotel staff he worked in the A&E department at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
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Quince, of Burley Lane, Quarndon, has been charged with fraud by false representation.
He appeared at Derby magistrates’ court on Monday, April 6 and was bailed to appear in court again at a later date.