Hemsby man wins £70k cash prize in Land Rover competition

Lee Cobb had been trying his luck for the past 18 months in the 7 Days Performance competition but had previously been unsuccessful.

He had forgotten he had even bought tickets when he got the call notifying him he had won the top prize.

Lee Cobb won a Land Rover Defender Urban in the competition but chose to keep the cash alternative instead (Image: Lee Cobb)

But while he was excited to have bagged a new Land Rover Defender Urban, he decided to take the cash equivalent in order to help pay off his mortgage.

The 48-year-old, who found out the news while working a late shift, said: "I couldn't believe it when I found out I won.

"I had even forgotten about buying the tickets so it came as a real shock."

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Mr Cobb, who works as a technician for an offshore services company, paid £15 for 15 entries in the competition, which is run by an Attleborough-based company 7 Days Performance.

The business offers the chance for people to win a wide range of prizes in weekly draws, ranging from cash, cars and bikes to iPhones and game consoles. 

Lee Cobb with his cheque from 7 Days Performance (Image: Lee Cobb)

Mr Cobb also plans to put the money towards his wedding in the summer and use anything left over to buy a new car.

He added: "I called my fiancée to let her know and she was worried it was a scam at first but after we had it confirmed it was legit we just looked at each other laughing.

"I've never won anything in my life, not even a prize in my local pub's meat raffle.

"It took me completely by surprise."