A benefit cheat has been spared jail despite falsely claiming benefits for eight years.
Michael Bryant, 45, of Rosario High Road in Thornwood, pleaded guilty to dishonestly claiming disability living allowance between September 2005 and January this year.
Magistrates in Chelmsford yesterday sentenced him to a 12-month community order, with 180 hours of unpaid work.
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