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Published 03 April 2006

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The 72-year-old was given 14 days to get out and told to pay £10,000 costs.

The man was admitted in December 2002 with mobility problems and has stayed there while his home is refurbished at a "painfully slow" rate.

Owain Thomas, for the trust, said it was the first time a hospital authority had sought a possession order against a patient as a "last resort". Though the man has breathing problems, two "extremely large" hernias and left-sided "foot drop", doctors at the Finchley Memorial Hospital say surgery could threaten his life. He needs help dressing and washing but can get about with a Zimmer frame. The judge ruled he must pay for his "social care".

Daily Mirror (Tim Hopkins)

He admitted GBH, but was cleared of GBH with intent. During his trial at Doncaster Crown Court, the Muslim dad said he did not deliberately bite off an inch-long section of Mr Thorpe's ear - because he was fasting for Ramadan.

Sheffield Today (Mrs B Jackson)

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