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and no windows for fresh/cold air

And no windows as to have no contact to the outside world, not even nature or the burds singing

And the only water is in the pisspan, 2 meals a day, 3 drinks a day, i`d teach the little barstard

"Old Sparky" would bring the re-offending rate down in fine style !

And if any of the namby pamby Human Rights brigade kick off - they can go and bloody well join them!!

And made to wear prison suits and plimsoles not their designer gear!

look at those sandals

Pakistani prison guards have the right idea, give em a beating everyday, i`d post a vid but its a tad to much for a family forum

right pontins it is then

ha.ha. Brilliant !!!!!!

INSULT TO INJURY: Wirral Council charges innocent residents for vandals' wrecking spree



STUNNED homeowners in a street wrecked by a pair of teenage vandals have been handed a bill by Wirral Council for the clean-up.

Invoices have been sent to nine homes in Hillcroft Road, Poulton, the residents of which lived through a night of hell on April 15 after the youths climbed onto a roof - and then spent five hours pelting police and cars with slates they'd ripped up, as the force helicopter hovered overhead.

The damage caused was estimated to be around £100,000 yet when the pair were locked up earlier this month they laughed throughout the hearing. Neither can be named.

Now the residents say they feel further insulted by the council's decision to charge them for clearing up the debris-strewn road.

The council's director of technical services Dave Green has written to each saying: "I confirm that unfortunately the owners of the properties involved are liable for the costs incurred."

He advises the householders to contact their insurance companies, then adds: "We have decided to split the cost between the owners of all the properties involved in the incident.

"In view of this you will receive an invoice shortly for the sum of £117.33."

Anyone who has trouble paying the fee in full has the option of paying in installments - with interest added - or he will "register a charge against the property until such time as you are in a position to pay", Mr Green adds.

But a furious Alan Ireland, 70, whose roof was damaged during the rampage, told the Globe: “We shouldn’t have to pay this bill and are not going to pay this. It’s not our fault and yet we’re being made to pay for criminal damage.

“We were shocked when the letter dropped through the door telling us that we were going to be charged for the cost of repair.

"There was no suggestion that we would be charged when a council inspector came round to look at the damage.”

His wife Joan, 67, said: “We’re being penalised for something which somebody else has done.

"We’ve lived here for 32 years and never seen anything like this around here.”

Debbie Williams, a mother of one who has had to have the front of her roof and guttering repaired as a result, said: “We’ve all agreed as a consensus that we are not going to pay this bill.

"I can understand if they were charging us for not maintaining our property, but this has been caused by criminal damage.

“We’ve already all had to pay the excess on our own insurance claims and now the council are charging us further for the repairs. It’s just adding insult to injury.”

Leah Fraser, prospective Conservative MP for Wallasey, said: "Does this Council have no shame or sense of justice?

"The residents of Hillcroft Road, let's not forget, are the victims in this case.

"On the one hand, we have the fantastic support of the Anti Social Behaviour Team undertaking a sponsored walk in aid of the victims of this incident and, now, on the other, we have invoices and threatening letters being issued to the victims.

"So much for the Government saying they will make those responsible for crimes repay their victims. Under this council it is once again the law-abiding majority who are expected to pay up."

The youths, aged 15 and 16, were charged with criminal damage, endangering life and separate offences of burglary and assault.

A judge sentenced the younger boy to 22 months in detention and training, likely to result in 11 months custody with good behaviour. The older boy got 18-months.

A council spokeswoman said: "Following the incident on Hillcroft Road, on April 16 the council responded to an emergency situation which required the area to be cleaned up, made safe and secure for residents.

"It is standard practice in all cases that the council recovers the costs incurred for these operations.

"The council is in contact with the house owners and in the first instance suggests residents contact their insurers.

"Any householders experiencing difficulties are encouraged to contact the council to resolve difficulties."

THE GLOBE

Has the council completely lost its marbles as well as finances?

I think in the case of the pensioners being charged this should be brought up as a case of elder abuse. The council are harrassing elderly people for money!

I know what doors I'D be knocking on for the money!!!

I think this is a total disgrace and have just sent this email to my councilor and would encourage and hope other wiki members do the same.


Dear Madam

I refer to a recent article in the Wirral Globe (copy enclosed) concerning the charges to residents of Hillcroft Rd Wallasey following criminal damage carried out by 2 youths. I think it is utterly disgraceful that the residents should have to pick up this bill, and if anything, any monies should be claimed back from the 2 youths who perpetrated this crime.

I trust you will see the injustice in this and hope you will be like-minded as the rest of the Wirral ratepayers and have these charges to the residents dismissed.

Thanking you

omg, Thats outragious, wtf is happening, first they pretty much let the [censored] go, then bills the people who's property gets wrecked. I'm loosing all respect for this contry etc etc, MP's claiming for 100's of thousands of pounds for swimming pools and house keeping cost. F u c king sux big time.