Worthing man admits to making over a thousand false 999 calls

A #Worthing man has admitted to making over 1, 200 false 999 emergency calls to emergency dispatchers.

These calls were made for "the man's personal enjoyment, and feelings", according to #Sussex #Police.

The hoax-caller dialled 999, and falsely claimed to be an old lady, the man questioned emergency dispatchers in relation to their feet, according to police.

The man, aged 45, named 'Richard William Cove', and based in Worthing, West Sussex, #UK, is awaiting his trial for 'making malicious communications', he is due to appear in court on 13th September, 2021.

"Just one malicious, and false call puts lives at risk by diverting our attention, and resources away from people in genuine need of our help," said David Davis, who works for South East Coast Ambulance Service.

The phone calls have caused emergency dispatchers quite some emotional distress.