Cambridge student who burnt £20 note in front of homeless man apologises

Ronald Coyne says he 'abused privilege' as he prepares to resume studies despite petition calling for his expulsion

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A Cambridge University student who burnt a £20 note in front of a homeless man has written a letter of apology as he prepares to return to university after seven months of disciplinary action.

Ronald Coyne, who studies law at Pembroke College, admits he "abused his privilege" in taunting Ryan Davies, who was living on the streets of the university town.

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