A MAN has been jailed for six months as part of Bury Council's clampdown on housing benefits fraud.
Following an investigation by council staff, proceedings were taken against Peter Jackson of Brentwood Court, Prestwich, when it was revealed that he had dishonestly claimed nearly £23,000 over an eight year period
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