Man 'driven insane' by noise admits killing fish
Summary
A 76-year-old man in north London damaged his neighbour’s pond equipment and killed fish because he was upset by the noise from a water pump. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a conditional discharge and ordered to pay compensation.Key Facts
- Gerry Duffy admitted to damaging his neighbour’s pond, water pump, and pipes.
- He used motor oil and detergent to kill the fish in the pond.
- Duffy said he acted out of frustration and lack of sleep caused by the pump noise.
- The incident happened in March in Barnet, north London.
- Duffy pleaded guilty at Willesden Magistrates' Court.
- He received a two-year conditional discharge and must pay £565 in compensation.
- CCTV showed Duffy climbing into his neighbour’s garden to cause the damage.
- Before the incident, Duffy had warned his neighbour he would take action if noise continued.
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