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Judi Lynn

(160,452 posts)
Sat Feb 11, 2017, 08:23 PM Feb 2017

Cambridge University student tried to burn 20 note in front of homeless man



Mother says Ronald Coyne, a very distant relative by marriage of Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, has since handed out teas, coffees and sandwiches to street homeless

Peter Walker @petejohn_walker a day ago





A mother has described her son’s attempt to burn a £20 note in front of a homeless man as “thoughtless and cruel”.

A video was shared on social media platform Snapchat showing University of Cambridge student Ronald Coyne attempting to light the cash note over the road from a rough sleeper.

Mr Coyne, who is believed to be a distant relative by marriage of Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, has been expelled from the Cambridge University Conservative Association (CUCA).

“I don’t really know why he’s done something so thoughtless and cruel,” said Sandra McLaughlin, speaking to a journalist from her family home in Livingston, West Lothian, in Scotland.

More:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/cambridge-university-student-homeless-man-burn-20-pound-note-video-night-out-a7572731.html
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Cambridge University student tried to burn 20 note in front of homeless man (Original Post) Judi Lynn Feb 2017 OP
Mother doesn't why he would do such a thoughtless thing. Laffy Kat Feb 2017 #1
Now there's a pencil kneck that could use a good wringing. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2017 #2
I miss Kieth Olberman's "Worst Person In The World" awards King_Klonopin Feb 2017 #3
Jeez, the little punk even LOOKS like a trump! (nt) Paladin Feb 2017 #4

King_Klonopin

(1,306 posts)
3. I miss Kieth Olberman's "Worst Person In The World" awards
Sun Feb 12, 2017, 02:43 AM
Feb 2017

This prick would have been the clear winner. Enjoy your stay in Hell !

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