MARK Bosworth thought he was saving money when he skipped paying for a train fare.

But he was caught by rail staff at Basingstoke and is now more than £1,000 poorer.

Bosworth, 42, of Hyde Street, Hyde, Winchester, travelled on a train on January 29 without a ticket, boarded a train without a ticket, unlawfully moved automatic doors and used threatening and abusive language.

The four charges were proved in his absence at Basingstoke Magistrates Court.

He was fined £1,000, ordered to pay £39.10 in compensation, a £40 victim surcharge and costs of £140.