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Man Denies Polluting Neighbor's Pond, Killing Fish

4/14/2026

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Gerry Duffy, 76, denies charges of damaging his neighbor's pond in Barnet, north London.
Prosecutors say he threw motor oil and detergent into the pond, killing three carp.
The pond-noise dispute, which Duffy said disrupted his sleep, provides context.
Prosecutors say CCTV footage shows Duffy climbing the fence into his neighbor's garden.
He has been granted conditional bail and is set to stand trial on August 4.

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Gerry Duffy, 76, denies charges of damaging his neighbor's pond in Barnet, north London.
Prosecutors say he threw motor oil and detergent into the pond, killing three carp.
The pond-noise dispute, which Duffy said disrupted his sleep, provides context.
Prosecutors say CCTV footage shows Duffy climbing the fence into his neighbor's garden.
He has been granted conditional bail and is set to stand trial on August 4.