article_snippet.sent: Stephen Sparkes, defending, said the veteran made a full admission during a police interview.
article_snippet.sent: Martin Carter resides in a care home and is of previous good character. '
article_snippet.sent: Martin Carter worked as an antiques restorer and Martin Carter has known the claimant for 45 years.
article_snippet.sent: ’ Mr Sparkes said that after Townsend’s wife died in 1995 ’
article_snippet.sent: Mr Sparkes became good friends with Martin Carter.
article_snippet.sent: ’ Mr Sparkes has given the family financial help and has restored antiques for the family.