Court orders destruction of Rotherham man's TV and speakers over noise complaint conviction
Published 10th Nov 2026, 05:16 GMT
He also faces a steep fine
A court ordered the destruction of a Rotherham man’s speakers and TV for making too much noise.
Christian Hartley, of Rolls Crescent, Rawmarsh, was served an abatement notice by Rotherham Council on February 11 this year telling him to keep it down.
So, when neighbours complained of more blaring media on February 17 - and again on March 6, and again on April 8 - officers took further action.
At Sheffield Magistrate’s Court on November 4, the 48-year-old was fined a total of £1,363 in penalties and costs.
An order for the destruction of his TVs and speakers was made.
They included an LG Stereo, an SBG speaker, a TB340 soundbar, and three TVs.
Court papers say Hartley did not appear at court, and the charges were “proved in his absence”.