An 80-year-old banned for life from Oxford Botanic Garden defied officials by sneaking into the gardens in disguise.
Michael Hugh-Jones, a regular visitor to the gardens for 58 years, was banned two years ago after an angry outburst against staff in front of visiting schoolchildren. The incident was prompted by Hugh-Jones accused them of neglecting a Morning Glory flower.
He this week attempted to sneak into the gardens disguised as a guest at the Lord Mayor’s picnic, desperate to find out what had happened to the plant. His quest ended in tragedy, however, when he discovered that the plant had already been removed by staff.
