A wannabe Scarborough doorman forged an employment reference in an attempt to con his way to an SIA licence.
Michael Fenwick admitted using a false instrument when he appeared at Scarborough Magistrates' Court on Friday, 1st May 2026.
Using a false instrument is an offence under section 3 of the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981. It has a maximum sentence of 6 months' custody and/or an unlimited fine on summary conviction; 10 years' custody on conviction on indictment.
Magistrates heard that Fenwick supplied the regulator with a reference purportedly from his former employer. However, checks confirmed that no such reference had been provided and Fenwick subsequently admitted forging the document.
Fenwick was fined £230 and ordered to pay £90 surcharge and £600 towards prosecution costs.
Nicola Bolton, SIA Criminal Enforcement Manager, said: "Mr Fenwick's attempt to deceive the SIA in our licensing process had the potential to put the public at risk.
"Thankfully that point was never reached as the deception was swiftly identified by the SIA's Licensing Team.
"Our licensing process is robust, and anyone who attempts to cheat the system will be dealt with appropriately."
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