Man claiming disability benefits spotted appearing as extra on Sherlock, The Cafe and Torchwood

A TV extra who featured in a host of shows including Casualty has been jailed after swindling almost £72,000 in benefits in the UK.

Man claiming disability benefits spotted appearing as extra on Sherlock, The Cafe and Torchwood

A TV extra who featured in a host of shows including Casualty has been jailed after swindling almost £72,000 in benefits in the UK.

John Lewis, 65, told the Department for Work and Pensions he was too ill to work and was virtually unable to walk.

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