Woman may seek compensation over knee injuries

A woman who slipped and suffered damage to her knee may seek compensation.

Earlier this year, Pauline Batt visited a pub run by landlord Richard Jenkins with some friends, the North Devon Journal reports.

She left the premises and, as she stepped outside, she lost her footing on a disabled access ramp and fractured her knee.

According to bar manager Julie Squires, a handrail which was supposed to be next to the slope had been missing for weeks.

The incident was reported to North Devon Council, which is headquartered in Barnstaple.

During a recent hearing, a judge handed Mr Jenkins a fine of £2,000 and ordered him to pay costs of £718.

Any compensation claim will now be pursued through the civil courts.

Mr Jenkins stated: "Unfortunately I had my eye off the ball for a few weeks. I should have made sure the slope was covered by a barrier and I didn't."

He added that he has spoken to Mrs Batt and apologised to her for her suffering.