Notting Hill Genesis v Sabouh Aziz
[2024] EWCC 15
Sovereign Housing Association Limited v Troy Munroe
12 September 2024
[2024] EWCC 9
County Court
A man was found guilty of ignoring a court order to be quiet. He was given a 12-week jail sentence, but it was suspended (meaning he won't go to jail unless he breaks the law again) because he didn't show up to court. He made lots of noise over several months despite being told to stop.
Key Facts
- •Troy Munroe found in contempt of court for breaching an injunction order.
- •Injunction order dated 8 January 2024 prohibited noise nuisance at 34 Towpath Road.
- •Munroe was served with court orders on 24 July 2024 and a Notice of Hearing.
- •Munroe was present in court on 24 July 2024 when the hearing date was set.
- •Breaches occurred on multiple dates in January, February, March, and April 2024 involving music playing, shouting, swearing, and noise nuisance.
- •Munroe sentenced in absentia to 12 weeks' imprisonment, suspended for 12 months.
Legal Principles
Outcomes
Troy Munroe found guilty of contempt of court.
Breach of injunction order dated 8 January 2024, proven beyond reasonable doubt.
Sentence of 12 weeks' imprisonment, suspended for 12 months.
Contempt of court for repeated breaches of the injunction order.