A benefits cheat who claimed he was "too weak" to lift a phone was caught running 10km and climbing scaffolding. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementExeter magistrates' court heard that he had initially been claiming benefits legitimately, but his health and mobility had improved around May 2023. On June 22, 2023, he paid an entry fee to enter a 10km race, which he completed a month later. He said he was "too weak" to lift a phone and had difficulty being outside for more than a few minutes. Addressing the court, Scott told magistrates: "I would like to apologise for any trouble I have caused to anyone.