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Bell Ringer Must Pay £10,000 to Fulham Couple Over Demolished Gates

Judge Nicholas Parfitt KC ruled that Adrian Udal's removal of the front gate violated the Patrick-Hileys' easement rights.

Overview

  • The court ordered Udal to pay £10,000 after he demolished the front gate and roller gate at the couple's Fulham home.
  • Adrian Udal, 65, a master bell ringer at St Margaret's Church beside Westminster Abbey, claimed ownership of the shared drive to justify his actions.
  • Udal continued the demolition into the evening and disconnected wiring, causing a six-week internet outage and privacy concerns for the Patrick-Hileys.
  • Judge Parfitt found Udal's testimony unreliable and ruled his conduct amounted to trespass and wrongful interference with the couple's easements.
  • The ruling includes declarations and an injunction to safeguard the Patrick-Hileys' right to access and quiet enjoyment of their home.