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Nuisance neighbour fined for noisy late-night DJ and karaoke sessions

24 May 2024
A man from West Thurrock has had his music equipment seized and has been ordered to pay more than £1,200 for repeatedly disturbing his neighbours with late-night DJ and karaoke sessions.
James Brown, 53, of St Clements Avenue, was found guilty for a second time at Basildon Magistrates Court on Tuesday 14 May for continuing to breach 2 noise abatement notices issued by Thurrock Council. Mr Brown, who failed to appear in court, was ordered to pay a £200 fine, £80 victim surcharge and £1,000 costs.