Laptop proves case of spilt milk

A MAN has found himself quite literally crying over spilt milk when he parted with €700 for four litres of the stuff.

The middle-aged man was approached on Kilkenny City Parade area on Saturday evening last and was asked if he was interested in buying a new laptop computer.

He was told it was a once-in-a-lifetime offer and that €700 would secure the computer and accessories. After a few minutes of negotiating, the man reached for his pocket and parted with the money in €50 notes.

He received no invoice, sales slip or guarantee.

The case, which contained the equipment, was handed over and the vendor disappeared.

When the man opened the case he found four litres of milk wrapped in cardboard inside.

Sgt Pat Murphy of Kilkenny Garda Station said the incident proved that people should only buy goods from legitimate vendors or from sources they could identify.

The unsuspecting man hoodwinked into the sale was very embarrassed over what had happened.

He asked anyone who was in the vicinity of the Parade between 2.20 and 2.40pm on Saturday to contact the station on 056-7722222.