A neighbourhood parking row in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, has escalated to an extraordinary level after one resident erected scaffolding around a rival's car to prevent it from being moved. The blue VW Passat was found completely trapped inside a cage of metal poles, with a trailer next to the parking space cemented into the ground.
Police were called to the scene on the estate where the dispute took place. Inspector Darren Taylor of Mid Sussex Police described the incident as unprecedented in his more than 20 years of service. He said officers are investigating whether any criminal offences have been committed.
Sharing images of the bizarre setup on social media, Inspector Taylor noted that while he has dealt with many neighbour disputes and parking issues, he had never encountered anything like this. He added that those involved are being spoken to by officers.
The trapped car owner reported the matter to police, who are now assessing the situation. The dispute is believed to stem from a disagreement over a parking space. No arrests have been made at this stage.
