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Daphnie Hall, counting up the cost
Husband and wife, Peter & Daphnie Hall, fell victim to the 10th of September Floods, and are now counting the cost of the damage, which will run into hundreds. Mr & Mrs Hall from Sutherland Avenue, Erith, had their home filled with 3ft high sewage and rain water, after the main drain (and only drain to serve Sutherland Avenue) became blocked. Daphnie said “ I was upstairs at the time of the heavy rain, I didn’t think much of it, but when I looked out the of window I noticed a pool of water, so I went downstairs to check if everything was OK. To my horror the whole of the downstairs was filled with water. I tried calling the fire brigade but the wait was up to four hours. Fortunately, at the time a, Bexley council pumping truck drove past, and my son in law followed it” The pumping truck came to the aid of Mr & Mrs Hall as they pumped the water out, to prevent further damage.
By this time most of the damage had been done. The downstairs room used as a utility room bore the brunt of the flood. The fridge had been floating on the top of the water, and the washing machine and tumble dryer both filled with the dirty sewage water. The carpet was ruined; clothes, electrical tools, the vacuum cleaner as too were other irreplaceable sentimental items such as pictures. The Boiler has now been condemned, and they are left with no heating or hot water. To make matters worse they are also left with a pungent smell from the sewage water, which they fear could be toxic. Because of these fears they’ve taken their insurance company’s offer of temporary accommodation of bed & breakfast.
Sukhdip Singh Chhina
The man police wish to interview
A murder enquiry has begun after the death of a 27 year old man; Falwinder Singh Badesha suffered was found at his home in Holmhurst Road, Belvedere on Wednesday 21st September. Officers were called to an address at Holmhurst Road, where they found the victim. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A post mortem at Queen Mary’s Hospital mortuary confirmed the cause of death to be stab wounds.
Detectives are now urgently appealing for information as to the whereabouts of a man they want to speak to, in connection with the murder.
Police have named the identity of the victim as 27 year old, Falwinder Singh Badesha.
The incident is being investigated by the MPS’s Specialist Crimes Directorate, based at Lewisham. DI John Oldham said “We believe there were four young men, all students, living at the address. We are anxious to speak to one of them ,who left the scene after the incident.
“His name is Sukhdip Sing CHHINA, an Indian national, aged 23 years. He is of Asian appearance, 5’9” tall, with short dark hair, and had a cut to his forehead. We don’t know what clothes he was wearing when he disappeared.
“This young man has probably left London. We are appealing for anyone who knows of his whereabouts, or think they may have seen him, to contact police as soon as possible.”
DI Oldham added that all ports and airports have been alerted, in case the young man tries to leave the UK.
He added: “Maybe you saw him leaving the Belvedere area at any time after 19.00 on the evening of Wednesday 21st September? Maybe you have heard some information that could lead us to him?”
The number to ring with any information is 020 8721 4805; if you wish to remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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