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ANOTHER newbie on the Poor List, Steve is a puzzle, wrapped in a mystery, wrapped in an enigma… wrapped in a dirty blanket that smells of unspeakable matter.
On his arrival in Leicester’s al fresco drinking community, Steve claimed variously to have been a caretaker for the King of Siam and a commissionaire at Harrod’s.
His favourite tipple is Lambrini fortified with Benylin, a cocktail that fuels some truly outlandish behaviour.
He is often seen standing outside a coffee shop – which was once a branch of Radio Rentals – and insists he can still see the ghosts of long- gone TV screens in the window.
Has Poor List staying power.