Inside downfall of ‘Britain’s meanest man’ who won £5m on Lotto but ended up in DEBT and claiming benefits

A LOTTERY winner branded ‘Britain’s meanest man’ won a £5million jackpot – only to end up in debt and claiming benefits.

Retired Royal Artillery gunner Pete Kyle, 70, from Plymouth, guessed all six numbers right to win £5,122,412 in the Lotto draw on January 29, 2005.

News Group Newspapers LtdPete Kyle was branded ‘Britain’s meanest man’[/caption] News Group Newspapers LtdHe splashed out on a massive five-bed mansion[/caption]

The winning numbers he chose when he bought...