Homeless chef lived in London airport for years

updated 1:01 p.m. ET Feb. 20, 2008

LONDON - A newspaper reports that a homeless chef has been living at London's Gatwick Airport for three years.

The Argus newspaper in the southern city of Brighton says Anthony Delaney has been camping out at the airport's south terminal and leaving only rarely to collect unemployment benefits.

The newspaper says the 41-year-old ate, showered and slept at the airport despite dozens of run-ins with police and a civil order banning him from the facility.

The paper says Delaney is due to be sentenced next month. He acknowledged violating the order in court Monday.

Sussex Police say they first stopped Delaney at the airport in 2004 and have recorded more than 30 encounters with him since.

Don't miss these Travel stories from msnbc.com New York City’s hottest hot chocolate 5 common travel mistakes — and how to fix them World’s weirdest travel gadgets Welcome to the world’s friendliest countries Airlines want your money, but not your cash

MORE FROM NEWS

News Section Front

The decade in travel: Technology and terrorism British Airways crew to strike over Christmas Airline blames Buffalo crash on pilot error Antarctic nations to toughen shipping controls Fewer travelers seen taking flight over holidays Cruise crew member reportedly jumped ship FAA boss reluctant to hike co-pilot flight hours French investigate turbulent Rio-Paris flight Sculpture blocks ship’s Puerto Rico welcome 5 TSA workers put on leave over online posting News Section Front   Add News headlines to your news reader: