Thread: UK Police scared of entering a playground because it's too dark

We've had much worse stories than this about the British Police; such as the people who had their home invaded by squatters and the police considered it a civil matter and refused to evict or remove the trespassers.

Originally Posted by BobR

We've had much worse stories than this about the British Police; such as the people who had their home invaded by squatters and the police considered it a civil matter and refused to evict or remove the trespassers.

Have you got a link to that one Bob? Much depends on whether the dwelling was considered inhabited at the time. If it hadn't been then yes, it would be considered a civil matter and an eviction notice would need to have been sought via the courts.

Originally Posted by Mr Lick

Originally Posted by BobR

We've had much worse stories than this about the British Police; such as the people who had their home invaded by squatters and the police considered it a civil matter and refused to evict or remove the trespassers.

Have you got a link to that one Bob? Much depends on whether the dwelling was considered inhabited at the time. If it hadn't been then yes, it would be considered a civil matter and an eviction notice would need to have been sought via the courts.

No, but it was on Teakdoor within the last few months. These people invaded the victims home and the police were treating the trespassers like renters (even though there was never a rental contract or permission to move in) and telling the homeowner he would have to go to Court to get an eviction order, like a landlord would have to with a non-paying tenant who had been permitted to move in but did not pay.

Originally Posted by BobR

Originally Posted by Mr Lick

Originally Posted by BobR

We've had much worse stories than this about the British Police; such as the people who had their home invaded by squatters and the police considered it a civil matter and refused to evict or remove the trespassers.

Have you got a link to that one Bob? Much depends on whether the dwelling was considered inhabited at the time. If it hadn't been then yes, it would be considered a civil matter and an eviction notice would need to have been sought via the courts.

No, but it was on Teakdoor within the last few months. These people invaded the victims home and the police were treating the trespassers like renters (even though there was never a rental contract or permission to move in) and telling the homeowner he would have to go to Court to get an eviction order, like a landlord would have to with a non-paying tenant who had been permitted to move in but did not pay.

Can't recall that one but would agree that it does seem strange that the police took no action especially if the dwelling was considered inhabited. It didn't happen in Scotland per chance?