No - don't panic - you've done it now and I doubt it is a big deal. All you can do is wait and see what response you get as the next stage. Feel free to come back to the forum for further advice when you need it. In the mean time stay safe!
No, leave it now. If you weren’t asked then you have not lied, nor said anything that seeks to misrepresent the truth.
Hi all - just an update,
I received a letter from Greater Anglia saying that all available evidence had been submitted to their office to be considered for legal proceedings.
Ordinarily it is their policy to prosecute in all instances of fare evasions - however on this occasion an offer of settlement had been granted to me.
A settlement of £80.00 towards their costs incurred plus £11.25 of the fare avoided- so £91.25 in total.
I'm happy that I was able to settle this out of court, as any alternative would have been dreadful.
I just want to thank everyone who gave me advice and answered any questions I had - a special thanks to Brissle Girl and WesternLancer for giving me constructive help and reassuring me when I was scared, I really appreciate the time you guys took out of your day to help a stranger online.
All in all I am glad this is all sorted and have paid the fine - so the case has been closed.