I showed her my ticket on the app and she told me it wasn’t valid. I have used the app for over a decade and have never been asked to do this,

I think people assume because it's an age gap you're two completely different people but it doesn't work like that,

Though we’re now working with our prosecutors to withdraw Ms Mumba’s case, her story highlights how important it is for those in similar situations to engage with prosecutors to prevent the significant personal stress of a court summons, and to avoid wasting the limited time of the courts,

As a fellow girl in a 27 year age gap, it makes me smile seeing you both happy and not bothered about other people's opinions.

We’re sorry that Ms Mumba’s journey between Reading and Sheffield was affected by overcrowding. However, no matter how busy a service might be, it remains a legal requirement for passengers to possess a valid ticket prior to boarding rail services. This ensures full and correct revenue collection and helps to tackle fraud by preventing the refund of an unscanned ticket, which is a significant issue for train operators,

As someone in a relationship with a 29 year age difference it fills my heart with joy seeing how happy you both are.

I filled out the attached paperwork and pled not guilty, attaching a photo of the physical ticket, a screenshot of the online ticket via the Trainline app and a screenshot of the purchase on my HSBC bank statement,

I am not a criminal, nor am I in the wrong, as I have all the evidence to support the purchase of the ticket. I am also terrified of the prospect of having a criminal record, as I am a teacher and will struggle to work with a criminal record,