Library bans man for poor hygiene

A COUNCIL yesterday defended its decision to bar a 27-year-old man from his local library because of his body odour.

Library bans man for  poor hygiene

Stuart Penman was banned from Wigston Library in Leicestershire for six months after complaints from fellow visitors.

Staff at the library say they have advised Mr Penman about his personal hygiene but were forced to act after more and more visitors left the building when he arrived.

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