More than 30 men, women and children are found living illegally in three-bedroom London house

More than 30 men, women and children are found living illegally in three-bedroom London house with two sleeping on a mattress in the shed

  • The group was found at a property in Dagenham, east London earlier this month
  • Building included an unlicensed shed in the back garden with an electric heater
  • Police also arrested a man at the property wanted for failing to appear in court

More than 30 men, women and children have been found living illegally in a three-bedroom house.

Police and council officers raided the address in Dagenham, east London on December 16 and found a large group living in dirty conditions.

The property included an unlicensed shed in the back garden, where a man and a woman were found to be living on two double mattresses with an electric heater. 

The single storey brick structure in the rear garden was fitted with double glazed windows and a door. It was wired with electrical lighting, although this was not working at the time officers stepped in. 

Away from the main property raided by police, there was also an unlicensed shed in the back garden (Pictured). It had double glazed windows and a door

Inside the shed, a man and a woman were found to be living on two double mattresses and an electric heater (Pictured)

Inside the shed, a man and a woman were found to be living on two double mattresses and an electric heater (Pictured) 

More than 25 people, including children, were thought to be living in the main building of the squalid, three-bedroom property.  

Councillor Margaret Mullane, Cabinet Member for Enforcement and Community Safety said: ‘This is an excellent example of partnership working between the council and the police.

‘Landlords and letting agents operating in Barking and Dagenham have to play by the rules.’

She added: ‘If you are going to let out your home, then you must get a licence which ensures your property meets agreed standards and is safe. 

The council will now serve Housing Enforcement Notices for contravention under the Housing Act, including fire safety, damp and disrepair (Pictured: The inside of the shed)

The council will now serve Housing Enforcement Notices for contravention under the Housing Act, including fire safety, damp and disrepair (Pictured: The inside of the shed)

More than 25 people, including children, were thought to be living in the main building of the squalid, three-bedroom property (Pictured: Dagenham)

More than 25 people, including children, were thought to be living in the main building of the squalid, three-bedroom property (Pictured: Dagenham)

‘If you fail to do so, we will find you and we will take robust enforcement action which may also lead to a prosecution and a large fine.’

The council will now serve Housing Enforcement Notices for contravention under the Housing Act, including fire safety, damp and disrepair.

The police also arrested a male at the property who was wanted for failing to appear in court.

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