More than 20 people have been prosecuted for 72 offences of misusing blue badges in Wandsworth, according to council statistics.

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Wandsworth Council has led 111 investigations into suspected misuse of blue badges and residents permits, and successfully prosecuted 23 people, bringing in £36,000 in fines.

A council report stated the majority of offences are committed by commuters, either driving to their place of work or to a major transport hub.

There are 80 cases ongoing, and 21 prosecutions pending.

The statistics cover the beginning of April to the end of October last year.