Pub landlord served lager to Hector Eccles, 16, who later died in crash
Young farmer Hector Eccles, aged 16, died in a quad bike crash after he was served five pints of lager by landlord Anthony Wiazcek at Roggerham Gate in Lancashire
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Hector Eccles died in a quad bike crash after driving drunk with a friend.
"A court heard Mr Eccles, a young farmer, then got into his quad bike with a pal and lost control, smashing into a field. Paramedics were called but, despite their best efforts, they were unable to save the boy."
Anthony Wiazcek was ordered to pay a £264 victim surcharge and £650 towards prosecution costs in addition to the fine.
"Following a two-day trial, he was convicted and, in addition to the fine, was ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £264 and £650 towards prosecution costs."
Wiazcek knew Hector Eccles was under 18, having known him since childhood.
"Burnley Magistrates' Court heard Wiazcek had known Hector since he was a child, previously taking him to football matches when he was younger, and knew he was under 18."
Hector Eccles was served five pints of lager at Roggerham Gate pub near Burnley on March 30, 2024, while aged 16.
"Anthony Wiazcek gave Hector Eccles, 16, five pints of the beverage at his pub, despite knowing he was underage."
"Burnley Magistrates' Court heard Wiazcek had known Hector since he was a child, previously taking him to football matches when he was younger, and knew he was under 18. Despite this, the 65-year-old landlord served him at the Roggerham Gate pub in the Lancashire town on March 30, 2024."
Anthony Wiazcek was fined £660 with his personal alcohol licence suspended for three months.
"Wiazcek, the only person behind the bar that night, was today convicted of selling alcohol to a person under 18 and handed a fine of £660. His personal alcohol licence has also been suspended for three months."
Anthony Wiazcek was convicted of selling alcohol to a person under 18 at Burnley Magistrates' Court.
"Wiazcek, the only person behind the bar that night, was today convicted of selling alcohol to a person under 18 and handed a fine of £660."