The Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Enfield v Charles Snell & Ors

The Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Enfield v Charles Snell & Ors

Final injunctive relief is granted against persons unknown to prevent trespass, nuisance, and anti-social behaviour in the Relevant Area, as the Council demonstrated compelling justification, procedural compliance, and damages would not be an adequate remedy; named defendants are discharged but remain subject to the injunction if they re-offend.

Parties
Claimant: THE MAYOR AND BURGESSES OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD; Defendant: CHARLES SNELL; Defendant: DAVID SNELL; Defendant: STEPHEN MAY; Defendant: ABDELLAH TAYEB (AKA CASTRO); Defendant: MICHAL WUJEK; Defendant: PERSONS UNKNOWN
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome
Final injunction granted against persons unknown; named defendants discharged from proceedings but remain subject to injunction terms.
Legal Topics
Injunctions, Trespass, Nuisance, Anti Social Behaviour, Local Authority Powers, Riparian Rights, Procedural Requirements for Persons Unknown, ECHR Article 8
Property Law Public Law Civil Procedure Injunctions Trespass Nuisance Anti Social Behaviour Local Authority Powers +3 more

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Parties

THE MAYOR AND BURGESSES OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD

Claimant

CHARLES SNELL

Defendant

DAVID SNELL

Defendant

STEPHEN MAY

Defendant

ABDELLAH TAYEB (AKA CASTRO)

Defendant

MICHAL WUJEK

Defendant

PERSONS UNKNOWN

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether final injunctive relief should be granted against named defendants and persons unknown
  2. 2 Whether procedural and substantive requirements for 'newcomer' injunctions are satisfied
  3. 3 Adequacy of damages as remedy for trespass/nuisance

Ratio Decidendi

Final injunctive relief is granted against persons unknown to prevent trespass, nuisance, and anti-social behaviour in the Relevant Area, as the Council demonstrated compelling justification, procedural compliance, and damages would not be an adequate remedy; named defendants are discharged but remain subject to the injunction if they re-offend.

Court Disposition

Final injunction granted against persons unknown; named defendants discharged from proceedings but remain subject to injunction terms.

Orders

  • Persons Unknown are restrained from trespassing, causing nuisance, or engaging in anti-social behaviour in the Relevant Area until 31 March 2027.
  • Service of the injunction order by alternative means as specified.