Lanarkshire print company boss fined for hurling racist abuse at Post Office staff

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A company director hurled racist abuse after Post Office staff refused to accept his parcels for shipping.Richard Kretowicz demanded employees “do your f*****g job” and called one of their colleagues “a black b*****d”.

Print firm boss Kretowicz, 43, of Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, was fined £520 at Hamilton Sheriff Court.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Kretowicz then became abusive, saying: “Do your f*****g job.”He jabbed his finger at a counter assistant who was behind a glass screen.Another employee intervened and Kretowicz responded: “What the f*** is it to do with you, black b*****d?”His comments were heard by “numerous” customers.Sheriff Thomas Millar fined him £500 plus a £20 victim surcharge.It was reduced from £750 because of his early plea.*Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.