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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-20T17:50:00.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nA Leicestershire council has seized an Amazon Echo Dot along with speakers and a bass subwoofer from a home following persistent noise complaints.\n\nHinckley and Bosworth Borough Council launched an investigation after neighbours reported disturbances emanating from the property in Cadle Street, Newbold Verdon.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nOfficers subsequently served a noise abatement notice requiring the occupier to cease \"amplified music, amplified sound, shouting and banging\".\n\nHowever, the resident failed to comply with the order, prompting further complaints from neighbours.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nCouncil staff personally observed the ongoing disturbance and issued additional warnings, including threats of prosecution.\n\nWhen the noise continued unabated, officials cautioned the homeowner that their equipment would be confiscated under warrant.\n\nThe resident still did not comply, leaving the council with no alternative but to apply for legal powers to remove the devices.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nLeicester Magistrates' Court approved the warrant application, granting officers the authority to enter the property and remove the offending equipment.\n\nCouncil officials confirmed that one Amazon Echo Dot and a speaker set with bass subwoofer were taken from the premises.\n\nThe decision to seek a court order came only after the authority had exhausted all other options, with multiple formal notices having been disregarded by the occupier.\n\n### LATEST ACROSS THE UK\n\n\n\n\n  * Police swarm Manchester park after man seen wearing 'suicide vest' but reality is not what it seems\n  * Two police officers in critical condition after car crash also leaves member of public injured\n  * Fears grow as Canterbury meningitis outbreak reaches 29 cases, UKHSA confirms\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nSince the equipment was removed, the council reported that no additional breaches have been observed at the property.\n\nOfficials stated the occupier had \"received suitable consequence by losing their equipment\", making further legal action unnecessary.\n\nHowever, the council made clear any resumption of noise disturbances could still result in the resident facing charges.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nA spokesman for Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council said: \"The noise has now stopped, and further breaches may lead to prosecution\".\n\nThe authority emphasised enforcement action is determined by the level of disturbance caused rather than the specific devices involved, meaning any equipment used to create persistent nuisance could potentially be confiscated.\n\nResidents living on Cadle Street told the Local Democracy Reporting Service the road is generally peaceful and they had not noticed any particular noise problems in recent months.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nOne neighbour, who wished to remain anonymous, described it as \"one of the better streets\" in the area, adding: \"It's generally a really quiet road with some nice people\".\n\nAnother resident, also speaking anonymously, called it a \"content area\" though noted occasional issues with youngsters cycling past with music playing.\n\nThe council spokesman urged people to be considerate of their neighbours and maintain reasonable noise levels, particularly during evening hours.\n\n\"If you can, we always advise residents try speaking to their neighbour first to sort things out informally... if that doesn't work, report it to the council and we will investigate and take action where appropriate,\" they added.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Neighbour row erupts after homeowner has noisy Amazon Echo Dot confiscated following complaints"
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