Miss England contestant and semi-pro footballer jailed for whiplash fraud
A former Miss England contestant and ex-semi-pro footballer has been jailed for two months alongside another woman after attempting to defraud Esure out of £3000 for a false whiplash claim.
Amy Laban, 25, who has modelled for Gap and played football for both Birmingham City and Nottingham Forest ladies teams, and Laura Hazeldine, 24, made the claim against Esure following a road traffic
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