Disabled military veteran Allan Thipthorpe (right) was furious he couldn’t see Terri-Lee Pearce (Picture: SWNS)

A disabled pensioner was so angry at being prevented from seeing a prostitute that he punched the council official who imposed the ban, a court heard.

Allan Thipthorpe was furious after Swindon Council solicitor Francis Maples obtained an Asbo preventing call girl Terri-Lee Pearce, 31, from visiting his care home.

The order was secured on the grounds that Ms Pearce was suspected of fleecing the 88-year-old – who uses a mobility scooter – of £5,000 of his savings.

However, Mr Thipthorpe argued he should be free to spend his money how he wished and that, despite going ‘at it like rabbits’ after she provided him with Viagra, he thought of her as more of a carer.




When Mr Maples disagreed, the octogenarian got out of his scooter and hit him, leading the council officer to make a complaint to the police.

Shortly after the Asbo was imposed, Mr Thipthorpe said: ‘This is just a load of nastiness – the council don’t want you to enjoy yourself. I can do what I like, it’s my money.

‘Blokes like ladies who are a bit cheesy and the ladies don’t. It’s jealousy. She’s young and she’s got nice legs.

‘I’ve not got long to go, have I? I’m still attracted to ladies.’

Defending, Rob Ross, told the court: ‘He’s an 88-year-old man with no previous convictions. I would ask the crown why it’s necessary to leave an 88-year-old man with a record, why no mind was given to cautioning him?’

Judge Simon Cooper agreed to adjourn the case for the caution to be issued, but warned the prosecution would go ahead if no action was taken.