Couple awarded damages after 170 footballs kicked into garden of 2m home

Mohamed and Marie-Anne Bakhty, owners of a country home in Winchester, successfully sued the local council after 170 footballs intruded into their garden from a neighboring school’s football pitch. The couple described the situation as life-altering, citing noise and loss of enjoyment of their property. The High Court ruled in their favor, awarding them £1,000 after determining that the school’s actions constituted a public nuisance, showcasing the need for consideration of neighborhood impact when creating public facilities.

Homeowners Mohamed and Marie-Anne Bakhty successfully sued their county council after 170 footballs were kicked into their garden from a nearby school’s sports pitch.

The High Court recognized the stray footballs as a public nuisance and awarded the Bakhtys £1,000, highlighting the impact of disruptive noise on their quality of life.

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