Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote
Christian Williams benefitted to the tune of £160,000 from offending - but had just £1 to pay back.
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"I was in tears. I was constantly in tears. It was a nightmare."
— Shelley Sawkins , Other
"We're sitting in an extension that's still not properly completed."
— Shelley Sawkins , Other
Key People
Barry Sawkins is Shelley's husband, affected by the rogue builder's actions.
Christian Williams is a builder convicted of theft and fraud.
Claire Eddon is another victim who hired Christian Williams for construction work.
Dave Eddon is Claire's husband, who experienced stress from the renovation.
Shelley Sawkins is a victim of a rogue builder's fraudulent activities.
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Christian Williams benefitted to the tune of £160,000 from offending - but had just £1 to pay back.
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