Benefits cheat who claimed she had ‘extreme anxiety’ caught ziplining on holiday

The thieving benefits cheat said she was too scared to leave the house (Picture: Department for Work and Pensions)

A disability benefits cheat who claimed she was too scared to leave the house but went on holiday to Mexico has been spared jail.

Catherine Wieland blew more than £23,000 in benefits on living a lavish lifestyle, including a trip to Mexico and a free BMW.

Wieland, 33, claimed personal independence payments (PIP), which help people who have long-term physical and mental health conditions or disabilities...