Man fined over 'appalling river rage' at regatta
Briefly

Scott Keen was fined for a dangerous incident on the River Thames where he drove his motorboat into a closed-off race area during the Kingston amateur regatta. Ignoring warnings from officials, Keen nearly collided with rowers, leading to his conviction in Staines Magistrates Court. The Environment Agency condemned his actions, which included abusive behavior and the illegal operation of an unregistered boat. He was ordered to pay over £4,000 in fines and compensation, with officials vowing to take strong action against such reckless behavior on the rivers.
Keen displayed reckless behavior by entering a closed-off area on the River Thames, putting young rowers at risk during the Kingston amateur regatta.
Maria Herlihy emphasized that Keen's actions showed a blatant disregard for river safety, labeling the episode as 'disgraceful' and highlighting their commitment to enforcing rules.
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