A graphic designer drop-out, with ambitions to join the Royal Marines, was caught by police with two ecstasy tablets when searched during the controversial G20 protest in the City of London.
Jobless James Metcalfe,36, who lives in a squat at 19 Avenue Crescent, Acton, pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing the two pink tablets on April 1 in Prince’s Street, near the Bank of England.
City of London Magistrates Court was told today (Monday) Metcalfe queued to be searched by police at a cordon and the pills, which he claims were left over from a party over a year ago, were found in his camera case.
Metcalfe, who last worked as a graphic designer two years ago, before dropping out of the profession told JP’s he hoped to join the Royal Marines and was concerned the conviction would hurt his career chances.
He was conditionally discharged for six months and ordered to pay £100 costs.
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