Man admits Birmingham pop concerts fraud

A man has admitted a money-spinning scam involving pop concerts at Birmingham's LG Arena and the O2 Arena in London.

Matthew Thompson admitted seven fraud charges involving shows starring Beyonce and Take That.

The 33-year-old admitted making £2,985 by selling tickets through eBay that were never sent out.

Thompson from Tudor Vale, Upper Gornal, who has no previous convictions, admitted seven charges of fraud between October 2010 and December 2011.

He was remanded on bail until December 9.

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