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Man arrested for spraying neighbour with garden hose
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| Bob Cornwall with his hose |
A father was arrested for assault and questioned for three hours after spraying his next door neighbour with a garden hose while he washed his car.
Financial advisor Bob Cornwall had his fingerprints taken and was forced to give a DNA sample after he was apprehended by officers in Shoreham.
Mr Cornwall had been washing his car with his five-year-old son Reece when he was confronted by his angry next-door neighbour John Tait, 67.
The neighbour was cross that Mr Cornwall had pruned back some branches on one of his trees and dumped the branches in his garden in The Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea.
"He was angry, red-faced and shouting," said Mr Cornwall. "He wasn't happy about me putting his branches back in his garden. I had the garden hose in my hand, so without really thinking about it, I sprayed him with water."
Mr Cornwall described how the neighbour began to shout at him again so Mr Cornwall squirted him again. He then disappeared into his own house and Mr Cornwall assumed that would be the end of it.
But within minutes police knocked on his door.
"Two officers turned up at my door and asked me to make an appointment for what I thought was just going to be a chat," Mr Cornwall explained.
"But I was completely taken aback when I turned up at Shoreham police station the next day only to be packed into a police car and taken to Worthing police station for questioning. I couldn't believe what was happening."
When he was taken to Worthing police station the following day, Mr Cornwall was shocked at how he was treated. "Everything was incredibly formal, very stiff and serious, even though they knew all I'd done is squirted a bit of water about," he said. "I had to give a DNA sample and have fingerprints taken. They took a photo and I had to give a tape-recorded statement as well. It took hours."
Mr Cornwall said a police officer tried to get him to agree he had committed common assault. "I couldn't quite work out what I was supposed to have done," said Mr Cornwall. "But by this time I was in shock about the whole thing. All I could think was 'this is completely ridiculous' so I thought it would be easiest if I just admitted to assault."
After admitting assault, Mr Cornwall was given an official caution. He was not charged with anything and was finally allowed to go home.
"The whole thing was a complete waste of time for everyone involved," Mr Cornwall said. "The police who dealt with me obviously didn't think I had done anything too bad.
"They couldn't have thought I was a threat, because a policewoman gave me a lift home and we stopped off so I could pick up some milk. It was an amazing contrast to my journey there, we were laughing and joking."
Mr Tait said Mr Cornwall was "nasty and aggressive" and had experienced trouble with him in the past.
He said: "This was the straw that broke the camel's back.
The retired insurance worker added: "The hosing was deliberate and persistent and done at me. I was soaked. It was also aimed at my wife and wet her feet and the inside of our hallway.
"The problem was that this chap did not like being arrested. We have tried to get on with him but he does not want to get on with us.
"We have lived here for 22 years and never had any trouble with anyone else.
"I can't believe it has come to this."
A spokesman for Sussex police confirmed that an arrest was made for a common assault in Shoreham on February 23. A spokesman said: "Anyone arrested for a recordable offence is fingerprinted and has their DNA. Sussex Police takes all offences seriously and will act to ensure that such incidents do not escalate into anything more serious."
Mr Cornwall said that he had avoided his neighbour since the incident. "I haven't spoken to him," said Mr Cornwall. "I think that's the best plan."
5:19pm Thursday 20th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: in the right, brighton on 5:30pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Mr Cornwall did the rigth thing by putting the branches in his neighbour's garden. He could have been charged with theft if he had kept them and then thrwon them away! Good on you for doing the right thing!
Mr Cornwall did the rigth thing by putting the branches in his neighbour's garden. He could have been charged with theft if he had kept them and then thrwon them away! Good on you for doing the right thing!
Posted by: Me, here on 5:38pm Thu 20 Mar 08
If he was arrested for assault for spraying the neighbour with water, why wasn't Heather Mills arrested for the same offence? She did empty a jug of water over Sir Paul's solicitor, after all.
If he was arrested for assault for spraying the neighbour with water, why wasn't Heather Mills arrested for the same offence? She did empty a jug of water over Sir Paul's solicitor, after all.
Posted by: Police Officer, Sussex on 5:56pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Prior to government targets, this incident would almost certainly have been dealt with by way of police giving Mr Cornwall 'words of advice'.
By arresting him and dealing with him in this way, Sussex Police have now improved their crime detection figures.
This is policing driven by government targets. Well done Whitehall!
Mr Cornwall now has a criminal record and I expect his aggressive neighbour has got off scot-free.
Prior to government targets, this incident would almost certainly have been dealt with by way of police giving Mr Cornwall 'words of advice'.
By arresting him and dealing with him in this way, Sussex Police have now improved their crime detection figures.
This is policing driven by government targets. Well done Whitehall!
Mr Cornwall now has a criminal record and I expect his aggressive neighbour has got off scot-free.
Posted by: fred, brighton on 6:37pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Well done old thingy...you can come and cut down my neighbours tree anytime you want..I'll hold the hose!![bold]bold[/bold]
Well done old thingy...you can come and cut down my neighbours tree anytime you want..I'll hold the hose!!
Posted by: just sayin, brighton on 6:38pm Thu 20 Mar 08
if mr cornwalls little boy was there when angry neighbour was shouting that could of been distressing for the child,if that was the situation i hope the police had a word with angry neighbour/afflicting undue psychological abuse upon a minor,
if mr cornwalls little boy was there when angry neighbour was shouting that could of been distressing for the child,if that was the situation i hope the police had a word with angry neighbour/afflicting undue psychological abuse upon a minor,
Posted by: Twigg on 6:57pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Its a shame police never helped us out, our ex neighbour did the same wrecked our garden cut down bushes, pulled down our fence panels and got away with it sussex police said it was a boundary dispute and we had to put up with the wife filming our daughter everyday we got no where we were forced to move.
Its a shame police never helped us out, our ex neighbour did the same wrecked our garden cut down bushes, pulled down our fence panels and got away with it sussex police said it was a boundary dispute and we had to put up with the wife filming our daughter everyday we got no where we were forced to move.
Posted by: Lord Justice, Highh Court on 7:07pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Well in exact terms his caution does not actually mean he has a criminal record -if asked on a job appilcation he does not have to state it unless it actually states 'Have you a police caution'
Yes it is a real pain in the backside for home insurance etc and it will stay on his record forever,also when they stop check him, he will, after a common assualt caution , flash a V Victor marker, V standing for VIOLENT !
Well in exact terms his caution does not actually mean he has a criminal record -if asked on a job appilcation he does not have to state it unless it actually states 'Have you a police caution'
Yes it is a real pain in the backside for home insurance etc and it will stay on his record forever,also when they stop check him, he will, after a common assualt caution , flash a V Victor marker, V standing for VIOLENT !
Posted by: jim boy, brighton on 7:35pm Thu 20 Mar 08
when i was 10, living with my mum and dad, our neighbour known as Nigel called round one winters evening and accused my brother and me of climbing on his flat porch roof - 15 foot up - and walking around in the snow. strange guy with a vivid imagination. the guy with the hose could have told the police he was spraying his bushes not his neighbour when he got in the way..
superb story this one and shows their are many odd people out there
when i was 10, living with my mum and dad, our neighbour known as Nigel called round one winters evening and accused my brother and me of climbing on his flat porch roof - 15 foot up - and walking around in the snow. strange guy with a vivid imagination. the guy with the hose could have told the police he was spraying his bushes not his neighbour when he got in the way..
superb story this one and shows their are many odd people out there
Posted by: ray ellerton, portslade on 8:25pm Thu 20 Mar 08
isnt it pathetic how the Police respond to very minor incidents like this, but if you came home and found you had been burgled, phoned for the police, then wait for several days if you were lucky, before an officer came to investigate! priorities are all wrong.
isnt it pathetic how the Police respond to very minor incidents like this, but if you came home and found you had been burgled, phoned for the police, then wait for several days if you were lucky, before an officer came to investigate! priorities are all wrong.
Posted by: What on 8:52pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Ray, unless you are not available when you report the incident the police would not be able to attend.
Ray, unless you are not available when you report the incident the police would not be able to attend.
Posted by: pete mitchell, shoreham on 8:52am Fri 21 Mar 08
It is an assult. No one should be allowed to use a weapon (even if it is a hosepipe) on another human being. Neither is it anything to boast or joke about. He should be heavly fined
It is an assult. No one should be allowed to use a weapon (even if it is a hosepipe) on another human being. Neither is it anything to boast or joke about. He should be heavly fined
Posted by: Maj Farqhaur-Blight of 3rd Foot and Mouth on 9:18am Fri 21 Mar 08
I'd like to know why he didn't talk to his neighbour before cutting the branches down?
Squirting water at someone isn't very helpful but this guys first mistake was to talk to the Police without a lawyer in a Police Station, there is a reason why they caution you and give advice - they don't say it because they like the sound of their voices, 2nd was to admit to it, if this had gone to the CPS it would likely have been chucked out for lack of evidence.
Personally i'd now be making a counter allegation to the Police about the mans threatening behaviour - it would be interesting to hear how that went with the boys in blue - they'd have a field day as this would mean more crimes commited and detected,
I'd like to know why he didn't talk to his neighbour before cutting the branches down?
Squirting water at someone isn't very helpful but this guys first mistake was to talk to the Police without a lawyer in a Police Station, there is a reason why they caution you and give advice - they don't say it because they like the sound of their voices, 2nd was to admit to it, if this had gone to the CPS it would likely have been chucked out for lack of evidence.
Personally i'd now be making a counter allegation to the Police about the mans threatening behaviour - it would be interesting to hear how that went with the boys in blue - they'd have a field day as this would mean more crimes commited and detected,
Posted by: john tait, Shoreham on 9:24am Fri 21 Mar 08
[bold]bold[/bold] [italic]italic[/italic] I think one has to read the whole story and know all the circumstances leading up to this incident which was one occasion in what has been a campaign of intimidation,verbal abuse and aggressive behaviour. Mr. Cornwall appears intent on carrying out his threat "to be the neighbour from hell" I just hope none of you out there have to experience what we have had to endure.
I think one has to read the whole story and know all the circumstances leading up to this incident which was one occasion in what has been a campaign of intimidation,verbal abuse and aggressive behaviour. Mr. Cornwall appears intent on carrying out his threat "to be the neighbour from hell" I just hope none of you out there have to experience what we have had to endure.
Posted by: Sue, brighton on 9:27am Fri 21 Mar 08
On the subject of wierdo's - my son and his friend decded to clear some rubbish from waste land as part of the Duke of Edingburgh Award. One of his friends parents told them to stop. They explained what they were doing and he said he was going to call their parents and the police if they didn't stop, which he did. However, when he called the police he didn't report 2 13 year olds clearing rubbish, he said that it looked like a house was being broken into and they may be armed! 2 armed response teams with lights and sirens turned up.
When the police basically told him that they didn't have a problem with what the kids were doing and if there were more like them their job would be easier he wasn't happy.
He rang me at work and at home multiple times to complain, he rang their school and complained, he rang the people who run the Award to complain and he rang the social services to tell them that I had allowed my son out unsupervised at 6.30 in the evening (he's 13 remember) and when they said it wasn't really their area he then accused me of abusing him!
However, when I asked the police if there was anything that could be done to stop his harrassment they said no! They also couldn't do anything about him and his wife videoing the kids either.
On the subject of wierdo's - my son and his friend decded to clear some rubbish from waste land as part of the Duke of Edingburgh Award. One of his friends parents told them to stop. They explained what they were doing and he said he was going to call their parents and the police if they didn't stop, which he did. However, when he called the police he didn't report 2 13 year olds clearing rubbish, he said that it looked like a house was being broken into and they may be armed! 2 armed response teams with lights and sirens turned up.
When the police basically told him that they didn't have a problem with what the kids were doing and if there were more like them their job would be easier he wasn't happy.
He rang me at work and at home multiple times to complain, he rang their school and complained, he rang the people who run the Award to complain and he rang the social services to tell them that I had allowed my son out unsupervised at 6.30 in the evening (he's 13 remember) and when they said it wasn't really their area he then accused me of abusing him!
However, when I asked the police if there was anything that could be done to stop his harrassment they said no! They also couldn't do anything about him and his wife videoing the kids either.
Posted by: Monk, Worthing on 9:36am Fri 21 Mar 08
Good work by the police, this is assualt.
Mr Cornwall's neighbour might have had an allergy to water.
The govt need to listen to the people and put more bobbys on the beat.
Monk
Good work by the police, this is assualt.
Mr Cornwall's neighbour might have had an allergy to water.
The govt need to listen to the people and put more bobbys on the beat.
Monk
Posted by: jan kemp, worthing on 9:58am Fri 21 Mar 08
[quote][bold]pete mitchell[/bold] wrote:
It is an assult. No one should be allowed to use a weapon (even if it is a hosepipe) on another human being. Neither is it anything to boast or joke about. He should be heavly fined[/quote] if spraying water at someone is an offence does that mean we have to charge god everytime it rains?
pete mitchell wrote:
It is an assult. No one should be allowed to use a weapon (even if it is a hosepipe) on another human being. Neither is it anything to boast or joke about. He should be heavly fined
if spraying water at someone is an offence does that mean we have to charge god everytime it rains?
Posted by: the verger on 10:02am Fri 21 Mar 08
[quote][bold]jan kemp[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]pete mitchell[/bold] wrote: It is an assult. No one should be allowed to use a weapon (even if it is a hosepipe) on another human being. Neither is it anything to boast or joke about. He should be heavly fined[/quote] if spraying water at someone is an offence does that mean we have to charge god everytime it rains?[/quote] No, because you are sPRAYING!
jan kemp wrote:
pete mitchell wrote: It is an assult. No one should be allowed to use a weapon (even if it is a hosepipe) on another human being. Neither is it anything to boast or joke about. He should be heavly fined
if spraying water at someone is an offence does that mean we have to charge god everytime it rains?
No, because you are sPRAYING!
Posted by: Flat Foot Soozie, Brunswick Square on 10:17am Fri 21 Mar 08
Meanwhile, in another part of Shoreham, a bunch of safecrackers are planning the next job in the full knowledge that the police will be too busy with trivia to interrupt them as they go about the task.
Meanwhile, in another part of Shoreham, a bunch of safecrackers are planning the next job in the full knowledge that the police will be too busy with trivia to interrupt them as they go about the task.
Posted by: anti violence supporter, Shoreham on 10:31am Fri 21 Mar 08
What about the other side of the story, the police do not caution someone unless there has been a criminal act.
What about the other side of the story, the police do not caution someone unless there has been a criminal act.
Posted by: Andi on 10:44am Fri 21 Mar 08
There is obviously a lot more to this story than Mr. Cornwall is saying, but even after reading only his version of events he sounds like a nasty bully to me! Assault is assault whatever is used. Let's hope he has learnt some self-control.
There is obviously a lot more to this story than Mr. Cornwall is saying, but even after reading only his version of events he sounds like a nasty bully to me! Assault is assault whatever is used. Let's hope he has learnt some self-control.
Posted by: Paul, Worthing on 10:46am Fri 21 Mar 08
Sounds like the pair of them need their heads knocking together. Silly little men getting all handbag over a few bits of tree - how very British. Makes yer proud, don't it? And what a waste of police time, too.
Sounds like the pair of them need their heads knocking together. Silly little men getting all handbag over a few bits of tree - how very British. Makes yer proud, don't it? And what a waste of police time, too.
Posted by: andy davison, my house on 11:32am Fri 21 Mar 08
well bob has made the big criminal fraterninty.bob has been my best friend for years ,he is not aggresive nor is he confrontational.his neighbour is petty and has done little to welcome bob and his family to the area.perhaps its because bob is a self made successful business man and does not fit in with his neighbours agenda take him out bob.
well bob has made the big criminal fraterninty.bob has been my best friend for years ,he is not aggresive nor is he confrontational.his neighbour is petty and has done little to welcome bob and his family to the area.perhaps its because bob is a self made successful business man and does not fit in with his neighbours agenda take him out bob.
Posted by: fairplay on 12:01pm Fri 21 Mar 08
Re. Andy Davison's post, (bob cornwall's best friend.) "take him out bob" says it all doesn't it?
Re. Andy Davison's post, (bob cornwall's best friend.) "take him out bob" says it all doesn't it?
Posted by: son of "angry" pensioner, australia on 12:02pm Fri 21 Mar 08
I am the son of the "angry" neighbour in question. I live in Australia and have four children of my own. My parents are wonderful caring parents and granparents. However, for the last two years their retirement has been blighted by intimidation from Bob Cornwall. He has told them previously that he would be their “neighbour from hell”. By placing this article through his friend at the Evening Argus is his latest attempt to be that "neighbour from hell". As is often the case in these situations the dispute between Bob and my parents has escalated from minor petty beginnings but has been going on for about two years. All I can say is that my parents had a wonderful realtionship for 15 years with the previous owners of the house that Bob moved into 3 years or so ago. I would also like to point out that the police were dealing with the facts rather than the Argus who were dealing with the "spin" (and I thank the police for protecting my parents from what may have happened on that day). Come on Bob if you are the poor done-by one why don't you go to mediation like my parents have suggested and you have refused to? Surely the best thing is to resolve the ongoing dispute that continues to wind you up, so that everyone can get on with living their lives in peace. Bob?
I am the son of the "angry" neighbour in question. I live in Australia and have four children of my own. My parents are wonderful caring parents and granparents. However, for the last two years their retirement has been blighted by intimidation from Bob Cornwall. He has told them previously that he would be their “neighbour from hell”. By placing this article through his friend at the Evening Argus is his latest attempt to be that "neighbour from hell". As is often the case in these situations the dispute between Bob and my parents has escalated from minor petty beginnings but has been going on for about two years. All I can say is that my parents had a wonderful realtionship for 15 years with the previous owners of the house that Bob moved into 3 years or so ago. I would also like to point out that the police were dealing with the facts rather than the Argus who were dealing with the "spin" (and I thank the police for protecting my parents from what may have happened on that day). Come on Bob if you are the poor done-by one why don't you go to mediation like my parents have suggested and you have refused to? Surely the best thing is to resolve the ongoing dispute that continues to wind you up, so that everyone can get on with living their lives in peace. Bob?
Posted by: betty swollox on 12:16pm Fri 21 Mar 08
[quote][bold]pete mitchell[/bold] wrote:
It is an assult. No one should be allowed to use a weapon (even if it is a hosepipe) on another human being. Neither is it anything to boast or joke about. He should be heavly fined[/quote] oh you are scared aren't you,do you suffer from "blown down by a fart"syndrome.
pete mitchell wrote:
It is an assult. No one should be allowed to use a weapon (even if it is a hosepipe) on another human being. Neither is it anything to boast or joke about. He should be heavly fined
oh you are scared aren't you,do you suffer from "blown down by a fart"syndrome.
Posted by: Flat Foot Soozie, Brunswick Square on 12:29pm Fri 21 Mar 08
[quote][bold]son of "angry" pensioner[/bold] wrote:
I am the son of the "angry" neighbour in question. I live in Australia and have four children of my own. My parents are wonderful caring parents and granparents. However, for the last two years their retirement has been blighted by intimidation from Bob Cornwall. He has told them previously that he would be their “neighbour from hell”. By placing this article through his friend at the Evening Argus is his latest attempt to be that "neighbour from hell". As is often the case in these situations the dispute between Bob and my parents has escalated from minor petty beginnings but has been going on for about two years. All I can say is that my parents had a wonderful realtionship for 15 years with the previous owners of the house that Bob moved into 3 years or so ago. I would also like to point out that the police were dealing with the facts rather than the Argus who were dealing with the "spin" (and I thank the police for protecting my parents from what may have happened on that day). Come on Bob if you are the poor done-by one why don't you go to mediation like my parents have suggested and you have refused to? Surely the best thing is to resolve the ongoing dispute that continues to wind you up, so that everyone can get on with living their lives in peace. Bob? [/quote] What were the first differences that led to the all-out warfare with the hosepipe?
son of "angry" pensioner wrote:
I am the son of the "angry" neighbour in question. I live in Australia and have four children of my own. My parents are wonderful caring parents and granparents. However, for the last two years their retirement has been blighted by intimidation from Bob Cornwall. He has told them previously that he would be their “neighbour from hell”. By placing this article through his friend at the Evening Argus is his latest attempt to be that "neighbour from hell". As is often the case in these situations the dispute between Bob and my parents has escalated from minor petty beginnings but has been going on for about two years. All I can say is that my parents had a wonderful realtionship for 15 years with the previous owners of the house that Bob moved into 3 years or so ago. I would also like to point out that the police were dealing with the facts rather than the Argus who were dealing with the "spin" (and I thank the police for protecting my parents from what may have happened on that day). Come on Bob if you are the poor done-by one why don't you go to mediation like my parents have suggested and you have refused to? Surely the best thing is to resolve the ongoing dispute that continues to wind you up, so that everyone can get on with living their lives in peace. Bob?
What were the first differences that led to the all-out warfare with the hosepipe?
Posted by: Chris Tait, (S.of.A.N), Australia on 1:03pm Fri 21 Mar 08
Hi Soozie
I don't want to go into it in too much detail here, for fear of inflaming the situation-what I can say is that there have been issues going on for a couple of years and that Bob has continued to intimidate my parents after this event. A mediated solution would be the best thing for everyone. How about it Bob?
Hi Soozie
I don't want to go into it in too much detail here, for fear of inflaming the situation-what I can say is that there have been issues going on for a couple of years and that Bob has continued to intimidate my parents after this event. A mediated solution would be the best thing for everyone. How about it Bob?
Posted by: zzzzz, brighton on 1:28pm Fri 21 Mar 08
sounds like Mr Cornwall got what he deserved.
For several years I had a problem neighbour who also refused to go to mediation. Fortunately they finally moved away (much to the delight of the whole street).
Mr Cornwall - please go to mediation for your own sake too.
sounds like Mr Cornwall got what he deserved.
For several years I had a problem neighbour who also refused to go to mediation. Fortunately they finally moved away (much to the delight of the whole street).
Mr Cornwall - please go to mediation for your own sake too.
Posted by: Flat Foot Soozie, Brunswick Square on 1:38pm Fri 21 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Chris Tait, (S.of.A.N)[/bold] wrote:
Hi Soozie
I don't want to go into it in too much detail here, for fear of inflaming the situation-what I can say is that there have been issues going on for a couple of years and that Bob has continued to intimidate my parents after this event. A mediated solution would be the best thing for everyone. How about it Bob? [/quote] Thats, Mr Tait!
Interesting to sit in Brunswick Square and survey a Shoreham ding-dong with an Australian angle.
Perhaps there will be a posse of photographers out in Shoreham to await the next altercation.
At least down under you are spared Councillor Watkins (so far).
Chris Tait, (S.of.A.N) wrote:
Hi Soozie
I don't want to go into it in too much detail here, for fear of inflaming the situation-what I can say is that there have been issues going on for a couple of years and that Bob has continued to intimidate my parents after this event. A mediated solution would be the best thing for everyone. How about it Bob?
Thats, Mr Tait!
Interesting to sit in Brunswick Square and survey a Shoreham ding-dong with an Australian angle.
Perhaps there will be a posse of photographers out in Shoreham to await the next altercation.
At least down under you are spared Councillor Watkins (so far).
Posted by: Andi on 1:40pm Fri 21 Mar 08
andy davison is doing his 'best friend' no favours - "take him out bob" indeed, If Mr. Cornwall is anything like his friend, I am not at all surprised he wasn't welcomed with open arms. Of course a mediated solution would be best, but some people are not man enough to sit down calmly and discuss problems without a hosepipe to hand!
andy davison is doing his 'best friend' no favours - "take him out bob" indeed, If Mr. Cornwall is anything like his friend, I am not at all surprised he wasn't welcomed with open arms. Of course a mediated solution would be best, but some people are not man enough to sit down calmly and discuss problems without a hosepipe to hand!
Posted by: Stroller, Hove on 1:48pm Fri 21 Mar 08
//I don't want to go into it in too much detail here, for fear of inflaming the situation//
Better keep a hosepipe handy , then!
//I don't want to go into it in too much detail here, for fear of inflaming the situation//
Better keep a hosepipe handy , then!
Posted by: SAH, Brighton on 5:33pm Fri 21 Mar 08
I wonder could this be new neighbour moves in starts upgrading the house. Next door neighbour gets jealous they were used to the previous neighbours and dont like change.
I know Bob Cornwall is a good decent chap he is not a thug.I think take him out was written in jest.
Some people here are way too serious. Maybe they have never been provoked whilst holding a hosepipe.( just a joke )
I wonder could this be new neighbour moves in starts upgrading the house. Next door neighbour gets jealous they were used to the previous neighbours and dont like change.
I know Bob Cornwall is a good decent chap he is not a thug.I think take him out was written in jest.
Some people here are way too serious. Maybe they have never been provoked whilst holding a hosepipe.( just a joke )
Posted by: mr punch, Brighton seafront on 7:09pm Fri 21 Mar 08
There is obviously more to this than meets the eye so I suggest that a smack in the mouth would be the proper etiquette, preferably with bob the knob being the victim. How silly
There is obviously more to this than meets the eye so I suggest that a smack in the mouth would be the proper etiquette, preferably with bob the knob being the victim. How silly
Posted by: fairplay on 8:46pm Fri 21 Mar 08
It's sad to see one or two anti police comments, not too many thankfully. The police have been criticised in the past for not dealing with this sort of thing, which has then escalated into something more serious. I think the police should be supported 100% in trying to stamp out anti social and thuggish behaviour in our neighbourhoods.
It's sad to see one or two anti police comments, not too many thankfully. The police have been criticised in the past for not dealing with this sort of thing, which has then escalated into something more serious. I think the police should be supported 100% in trying to stamp out anti social and thuggish behaviour in our neighbourhoods.
Posted by: leg end, Shoreham on 9:09pm Sat 22 Mar 08
As an old resident of The Avenue I would imagine that this incident between neighbours escalated when Mr Cornwall, after moving in to The Avenue, decided to turn what was once a beautiful residence into a front garden area that resembled a timber yard. To achieve this he had one of the oldest, tallest, most beautiful trees that had lined this lovely Avenue cut down, for no good reason it seems other than to supply an open fire possibly. So I for one fully understand Mr Taits frustrations.
As an old resident of The Avenue I would imagine that this incident between neighbours escalated when Mr Cornwall, after moving in to The Avenue, decided to turn what was once a beautiful residence into a front garden area that resembled a timber yard. To achieve this he had one of the oldest, tallest, most beautiful trees that had lined this lovely Avenue cut down, for no good reason it seems other than to supply an open fire possibly. So I for one fully understand Mr Taits frustrations.
Posted by: anon west country, West Country on 9:31pm Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]jan kemp[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]pete mitchell[/bold] wrote: It is an assult. No one should be allowed to use a weapon (even if it is a hosepipe) on another human being. Neither is it anything to boast or joke about. He should be heavly fined[/quote] if spraying water at someone is an offence does that mean we have to charge god everytime it rains?[/quote] I think he should have been jailed for this heinious crime, wasting water. I am suprised the water board arn't pursuing him.This well known gangster (sprinkles) has now been exposed
jan kemp wrote:
pete mitchell wrote: It is an assult. No one should be allowed to use a weapon (even if it is a hosepipe) on another human being. Neither is it anything to boast or joke about. He should be heavly fined
if spraying water at someone is an offence does that mean we have to charge god everytime it rains?
I think he should have been jailed for this heinious crime, wasting water. I am suprised the water board arn't pursuing him.This well known gangster (sprinkles) has now been exposed
Posted by: Linda Tait, Shoreham on 8:51am Sun 23 Mar 08
Re: Leg End and other residents of the Avenue. Yes it is unpleasant living to next door to what looks like a scrap yard, however all the unpleasantness is not about the trees, it is about R. Cornwall carrying out his threat "to be the neighbour from hell" and "make our lives hell" because he was found to be ignoring his plans for his extension and building regulations and blamed us for it. There many inaccuracies an omissions in the news paper reports too numerous to go into here, for instance the water was directed at me in my own doorway coming into my house as well as at my husband. We have tried to get on with Mr Cornwall but have been rebuffed.
Re: Leg End and other residents of the Avenue. Yes it is unpleasant living to next door to what looks like a scrap yard, however all the unpleasantness is not about the trees, it is about R. Cornwall carrying out his threat "to be the neighbour from hell" and "make our lives hell" because he was found to be ignoring his plans for his extension and building regulations and blamed us for it. There many inaccuracies an omissions in the news paper reports too numerous to go into here, for instance the water was directed at me in my own doorway coming into my house as well as at my husband. We have tried to get on with Mr Cornwall but have been rebuffed.
Posted by: oohinnitawful!, sunbingo on 11:40am Mon 24 Mar 08
To the Taits
There is certainly a clearer picture here now - especially once we learn that your son lives in Australia. Would Bob behave himself a little, if your son was just in the next street? Yes, I rather think he would - the coward.
To the Taits
There is certainly a clearer picture here now - especially once we learn that your son lives in Australia. Would Bob behave himself a little, if your son was just in the next street? Yes, I rather think he would - the coward.
Posted by: Mrs Angry, Sussex on 8:55pm Tue 25 Mar 08
The police obviously needed to get their figures up! We've had loads of problems with our neighbours that have lasted over 7 years, but when the police are called the neighbours always have an excuse as to why something has happened and are always so very sorry, which the police accept! I know how the system works. If you live next door to a police officer you can get away with almost anything - believe me, I'm married to one!
The police obviously needed to get their figures up! We've had loads of problems with our neighbours that have lasted over 7 years, but when the police are called the neighbours always have an excuse as to why something has happened and are always so very sorry, which the police accept! I know how the system works. If you live next door to a police officer you can get away with almost anything - believe me, I'm married to one!
Posted by: Parasite, Shoreham on 12:50pm Wed 23 Apr 08
There was a follow up in the Argus to this story, where the Police were called again to Mr Cornwall for braking down the fence.
The first report was total spin to make the police look like a waste of time,and Bob a victim of petty policing, but the first sentence about Mr Cornwall dumping branches on his neighbours garden speaks volumes.
If you drive down The Avenue and look at both properties I think that most people that show consideration to thier Neighbours will be on the side of the Taits and other residents of that road, You dont even have to know the address its so obvious where he lives from the total dis-reguard to others.
There was a follow up in the Argus to this story, where the Police were called again to Mr Cornwall for braking down the fence.
The first report was total spin to make the police look like a waste of time,and Bob a victim of petty policing, but the first sentence about Mr Cornwall dumping branches on his neighbours garden speaks volumes.
If you drive down The Avenue and look at both properties I think that most people that show consideration to thier Neighbours will be on the side of the Taits and other residents of that road, You dont even have to know the address its so obvious where he lives from the total dis-reguard to others.
Posted by: Carol, Lancing on 4:42pm Wed 23 Apr 08
[quote][bold]andy davison[/bold] wrote:
well bob has made the big criminal fraterninty.bob has been my best friend for years ,he is not aggresive nor is he confrontational.his neighbour is petty and has done little to welcome bob and his family to the area.perhaps its because bob is a self made successful business man and does not fit in with his neighbours agenda take him out bob.[/quote] 'Take him out Bob,' isnt the neighbour 3 years short of 70 years of age and Mr Cornwall in his 40's.I Hope when your a pensioner you get such considerate neighbours, ****!
And whats with him pulling that stupid face with the hose in his hand is he an intelligent buisness man or part of the Jeremy Kyle generation?
andy davison wrote:
well bob has made the big criminal fraterninty.bob has been my best friend for years ,he is not aggresive nor is he confrontational.his neighbour is petty and has done little to welcome bob and his family to the area.perhaps its because bob is a self made successful business man and does not fit in with his neighbours agenda take him out bob.
'Take him out Bob,' isnt the neighbour 3 years short of 70 years of age and Mr Cornwall in his 40's.I Hope when your a pensioner you get such considerate neighbours, ****!
And whats with him pulling that stupid face with the hose in his hand is he an intelligent buisness man or part of the Jeremy Kyle generation?
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