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James Whittaker was arrested after failing to turn up to court three times during the ordeal.

He was told to attend Southwark Crown Court in September for two weeks jury service.

But Whittaker decided to reject the summons with a note saying: ”F*** you, I will not go unless I get £300 a day”.

The man from Gospel Oak, North London, was then ordered to attend the same court to explain his cocky response but chose not to turn up twice to face officials.

Whittaker was charged with contempt of court for not attending his original jury service.He is now looking at two years in prison or an unlimited fine.

Judge Alistair McCreath said: “Mr Whittaker impertinently returned the form to the court having written on it "f*** you, I will not go unless I get #300 a day".

“His failure is wilful and deliberate and in the circumstances I issue a bench warrant for his arrest.”

Government guidelines say anybody that does not attend jury service could face fines starting at £1,000.

Jury service is unpaid but those selected can claim for food and drink, travel and loss of earnings.

Whittaker would have been reimbursed £64.95 a day.

Daily amounts for missing out on work earnings can vary from £32.47 a day to £228.06.