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Protesters clash with police as cancer patient is evicted from his home after eight-year battle with bank over mortgage payments 

• Tom Crawford’s supporters tried to stop bailiffs entering the 64-year-old’s home in Carlton, Nottinghamshire
• Three people arrested as officers formed ‘ring of steel’ around property and tried to hold back 150 protesters
• Police blocked off roads and put a cordon in place 650ft away from the property so bailiffs could repossess it 
• Repossession follows long dispute between Mr Crawford and Bradford and Bingley over mortgage repayments

A cancer patient was dramatically evicted from his bungalow today after an eight-year legal battle over mortgage repayments.

It was despite hundreds of Tom Crawford’s supporters trying to stop bailiffs entering the 64-year-old’s home in Carlton, Nottinghamshire.

Three people were arrested as officers formed a ‘ring of steel’ around the property and tried to hold back 150 protesters who turned up.

Police blocked off roads and put a cordon in place 650ft away from the property so bailiffs could repossess it without being obstructed.

But the crowd shouted at officers who held them back and trouble flared when protesters were wrestled to the ground and detained by police.

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Taken away: Tom Crawford, 64, of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, has been evicted from his home after a long battle through the courts

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Confrontations: Three people were arrested as officers formed a ‘ring of steel’ around the home and tried to hold back 150 protesters

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Shouting: The cancer patient was dramatically evicted from his bungalow today after an eight-year legal battle with a mortgage company

Mr Crawford, who lives with wife Sue, 55, had been in a battle since 2007 over his mortgage with Bradford and Bingley.

They claimed he still owed £43,000 in repayments, but he insists the figure is zero because they changed his mortgage terms without his knowledge.

The retired carpet fitter and father-of-three today vowed to take the three-bedroom property back from the bailiffs.

He said: ‘The bailiffs stormed the place. I am going to go back in, they are not going to stop me. We are going to take this place back.

‘There is absolutely no money. They are emptying it and repossessing it, but they are not going to beat me.’

Mr Crawford had twice stopped bailiffs from kicking him out of his home when supporters formed a blockade earlier this year and last July.

Supporters turn up outside Mr Crawford's home

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Police presence: The retired carpet fitter and father-of-three today vowed to take the three-bedroom property back from the bailiffs

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Outraged: One of Mr Crawford's supporters said they were there to 'protest against absolute injustice at the banking system'

He had previously said he would ‘rather go to prison’ than give in to bailiffs and would have to be dragged away ‘kicking and screaming.’

The bailiffs stormed the place. I am going to go back in, they are not going to stop me. We are going to take this place back

Tom Crawford

One of Mr Crawford's supporters, Bob Porter, 40, of Hockley, said: ‘We’re here to protest against absolute injustice at the banking system, which is allowed to ride roughshod over the common man on his own land.

‘We would like to go Tom’s house for a cup of tea. But we can’t because the police are stopping us. 

'This is a peaceful and civil protest. No one is trying to start a fight, we are here to stand up for an old fellow.’

Another supporter, John Place, 32, of Aspley, added: ‘Tom is a great man who helps other people facing eviction so it is about returning the favour.

‘He has been there for so many other people, so we want to repay him. There are a lot of heated feelings. We see this as inhumane.’

But one frightened neighbour, who did not want to be named, added: ‘It was all kicking off.

‘There were well over 100 police officers in the road and between 100 to 150 protesters with more arriving all the time.

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In control: A resident said there were more than 100 police officers on the road and up to 150 protesters with more arriving all the time

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Line: Police blocked off roads and put a cordon in place 650ft away from the home so bailiffs could repossess it without being obstructed

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On the scene: Mr Crawford had twice stopped bailiffs from kicking him out when supporters formed blockades on other occasions

‘They were shouting and screaming at police who were pushing them back to stop them getting near the bailiffs’ removal van and the house.

We would like to go Tom’s house for a cup of tea. But we can’t because the police are stopping us 

Bob Porte, protester

‘I saw two women get arrested when they became aggressive towards police officers who formed a ring of steel which you usually see during riots.

‘I left pretty quickly because I thought I might get hurt if I stayed any longer.’

Last July more than 300 strangers stopped the family being evicted from their home after he begged for help on YouTube.

Bailiffs had to abandon plans to turf him out of the home, where he has lived for 27 years, again in January after a 500-strong crowd turned out.

Prostate cancer survivor Mr Crawford was joined by dozens of protesters on May 1 when he went to court to appeal against the possession order issued against his bungalow.

But later that month, Judge Nigel Godsmark QC ruled against Mr Crawford and refused him permission to appeal against a previous possession order issued against his home.

Tom Crawford speaks out about the support against the bailiffs

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Coming together: The crowd shouted at officers who held them back and trouble flared when protesters were wrestled to the ground

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Huge protest: Mr Crawford had said he would ‘rather go to prison’ than give in and would have to be dragged away 'kicking and screaming'

UK Asset Resolution Limited, the holding company acting on behalf of Bradford and Bingley, confirmed they had evicted Mr Crawford from the property.

Repossession is always viewed as a last resort and follows a series of forbearance options

UK Asset Resolution Limited spokesman

A spokeswoman said: ‘The Crawfords have been evicted from the property. Bailiffs were present at the property to enforce the possession order granted by the court.

‘Repossession is always viewed as a last resort and follows a series of forbearance options, with the aim of finding a solution that takes account of the customer’s specific circumstances.

‘Regrettably, in this instance, we have been unable to find a solution. The court has ruled that the Crawfords’ appeal did not have any prospects of success.

‘Bradford and Bingley has followed proper legal procedure and we have an enforceable possession order for the property.’

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police added: ‘A civil process was carried out at an address in Fearn Chase and we attended to prevent any breach of the peace.’

Bradford and Bingley was nationalised in 2008 during the financial crisis with the main banking section being sold to Abbey National while existing mortgages remained in public control. Mortgages are now collected by UK Asset Resolution Limited, which was set up by the Government.

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IN JANUARY: Some 500 protesters formed a human blockade to prevent bailiffs evicting Mr Crawford from his bungalow earlier this year

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LAST JULY: On another previous occasion, more than 200 strangers from across the country gathered to help save him from eviction

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3147508/Cancer-patient-finally-evicted-bungalow-epic-eight-year-battle-bank-mortgage-payments-vows-saying-won-t-beat-me.html#ixzz3enD2ooC5

More on who owns UKAR:
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/10/14/uk-banks-uk-assetsales-idUKKCN0I30GB20141014

NWN: It is only a few months ago that the Police refused to get involved in this eviction. Morally, they didn't want to get involved at all.

Bradford & Bingley are now owned by a Government gang of crooks called UKAR/UK Asset resolution. These 'crooks' are just a large gang of debt collectors who use really heavy handed tactics. They usually employ non-Brtish stock to harass people.The Financial Ombudsmen service is getting overwhelmed by these crooks activities, and they are not impressed by their heavy handed methods.