A FORMER Sheriff of York was appearing in court today charged with causing £50,000 worth of damage at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
York-born Arthur Paul Milling, 57, who is known as Paul, said before today's plea and directions hearing at Gloucester Crown Court that he would be pleading not guilty to charges of conspiracy to cause criminal damage, criminal damage and aggravated trespass.
Mr Milling, who left York five years ago and now lives in Birmingham, was jointly charged with fellow peace protester Dr Margaret Jones, 54, following an alleged incident at the RAF base in March.
He was for a number of years a Conservative councillor representing the Micklegate and Fishergate wards on York City Council. He is a former leader of the council's Tory group.
Updated: 10:59 Friday, May 23, 2003
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article