Trespass?

dave99tee

Recently had Virgin Media access my property and lay cables along the length of my rain gutter to next door, after previously denying them access to my property. If it was me trespassing I'd be arrested😬

Who do these big corporates think they are?

neilmcl

I think we need more detail.

Do you own the property or are you a tenant?

Have they laid cable on your property or not?

Is there a Wayleave or Access Agreement in force?

BTW, you would NOT normally be arrested for trespass.

hollydays

Why did you previously deny them access, may be a legitimate reason I’m sure.

Mr_Singleton

dave99tee wrote: »

If it was me trespassing I'd be arrested

Trespass is a Tort not a crime so no you would not be arrested.

Yes, yes YES I know that there is a crime of Trespass for certain properties ie military bases etc.

martinsurrey

Mr_Singleton wrote: »

Trespass is a Tort not a crime so no you would not be arrested.

Yes, yes YES I know that there is a crime of Trespass for certain properties ie military bases etc.

If they have used mechanical fixings for the cable that's criminal damage, more than one way to fry a fish.

unforeseen

martinsurrey wrote: »

If they have used mechanical fixings for the cable that's criminal damage, more than one way to fry a fish.

Good luck with trying that route.

Chickabiddybex

Why do you even care? Not very neighbourly to stop them!

Ectophile

There is now Aggravated Trespass. But since they have already gone, it's a bit late to call the police.

AndyMc.....

Ectophile wrote: »

There is now Aggravated Trespass. But since they have already gone, it's a bit late to call the police.

Not according to legislation.

neilmcl

Ectophile wrote: »

There is now Aggravated Trespass. But since they have already gone, it's a bit late to call the police.

And that has absolutely nothing to do with the issue in question.

zoob

Why are they needing to excess your property at all, surly the neighbours have excess that Virgin could have used