Southsea woman, 20, denies damaging car amid 'mistaken identity' claim, court hears

A WOMAN has denied damaging a car amid claims it was a case of mistaken identity, a court heard.

Fiona Hoyle, 20, of Cleveland Road, Southsea, denied criminal damage to a Peugeot 206 on July 21. Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court heard how the car was left with £350 worth of damage following the incident.

Hoyle pleaded not guilty to the single offence with her defence claiming it was a case of ‘mistaken identity’. She was granted unconditional bail to appear back before magistrates for a trial on April 17.

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