The creator of the popular children’s TV character Rastamouse has denied being a benefits cheat.
Michael de Souza, 64, denied two counts of dishonestly failing to notify the Department for Work and Pensions of a change of circumstances, with income arising from his work as an author.
Trinidad-born De Souza, who appeared in court wearing a light blue three-piece suit and traditional rastacap, created the well-known musical mouse in 2003.
The Rastamouse Creator Michael Desouza with a toy of a character from the show
The show follows the crime busting mouse and members of reggae band Da Easy Crew, who split their time between making music and solving mysteries for Da President of Mouseland.
