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While trying to find news about last night's stabbing on Devonshire Road, I came across this altogether more interesting story and wondered if anyone knew any more about it (and what happened to the prankster's house)?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-...itler.html

The house pictured in the article seems to be the one now in a complete state of disrepair. I used to think the house was empty, but from time to time I have seen an elderly man rummaging about, and a younger lady standing by. I can hardly believe the house is fit for habitation, and I've even been tempted to call the social services. I never have, of course, in my "not my business, who would I even call" kind of way.

Anyway. Interested to know what the deal is, and if there is any relationship with the family in this story.

I think there was a thread on this previously, it rings a bell anyway.

An article on the Sydenham and Forest Hill Local History blog (http://sydenhamforesthillhistory.blogspo...-king.html) says he moved to 135 Devonshire Road.

From Google Streetview, that house seems to be in a perfectly respectable state of repair, so it's presumably not the house you're thinking of.

Here you go

http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8628

and I'm guessing there is something in this thread, but I've not looked through it History of FH