A MAN has been fined more than £800 after being caught selling fake designer clothes from the back of a car in Radford.
Andrew Hayden, 40, of Kirkstead Garden, Hyson Green, was caught out by trading standards officials who became suspicious when they spotted him selling items in Birkin Road on October 3 last year.
When officers searched the car they found that it was full of designer clothing, training shoes, jewellery and perfume; bearing well-known trademarks such as Ralph Lauren, Juicy Couture, Paul's Boutique and Stone Island. The also found evidence linking Hayden to Laura Franks, 31, of Kingswell Avenue, Arnold. A search of her home uncovered more designer clothing, invoices, an order book and business cards advertising Notts Clobber and Young Notts Clobber, Facebook sites which sold counterfeit goods.
Among the items were fake GHD hair straighteners which could heat up to dangerously high temperatures.
At Nottingham Magistrates' Court, Hayden and Franks were ordered to pay fines and costs of £824 each.
The goods will be destroyed.
Councillor Alex Norris, portfolio holder for community safety, said: "Counterfeit goods not only damage company reputation and allow criminals to profit illegitimately from registered trademarks; they can also be highly dangerous.
"During this operation, a number of fake GHD branded hair stylers were seized.
"These items can reach very high temperatures and, without stringent safety checks, could catch fire or burn somebody badly."
