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TikTok of Running Garden Tap Draws Backlash Over Neighbourly Responsibility

In a follow-up video, Lucy Sharp described 'wimping out,' saying she probably should have knocked.

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Overview

  • Lucy Sharp and her partner filmed a neighbour’s outdoor tap running at full pressure around 11:30pm and chose not to wake anyone.
  • The clip amassed more than 2 million views on TikTok, with many viewers criticising the pair for failing to alert the household.
  • Her partner initially guessed the overnight cost at about £300, but their on-the-spot search put an eight-hour run closer to roughly £12 to £26.
  • Sharp later said they are first-time buyers new to the street, apologised to any neighbours affected, and acknowledged their hesitation.
  • Coverage noted that entering property to turn off a tap without permission could be trespass, with advice to contact the homeowner or the local water company.