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3.2 I assessed Mr Cordell on 6 July 2018, at his flat 109 Burncroft Avenue, Enfield EN3 7JQ,

accompanied by two officers from the Enfield Housing Team. I can confirm that prior to my

assessment; I explained to Mr Cordell my role and the purpose of my visit. I also explained to him
that I was acting on the instructions of the Enfield Council at the directions of the Court.

4. Assessment of Mr Cordell
4.1 Mr Cordell spoke to us for a few minutes outside his flat and upon explaining the purpose of the
visit, he allowed us into his flat. He agreed to tie the dog outside in the garden. The flat although

disorganised with papers and folders scattered around, did not appear overly cluttered. Mr
Cordell presented as a young, slim built, mixed race male with reasonable hygiene. We explained

our roles and the purpose of our visit. Mr Cordell informed us that he was recording our
conversation.

4.2 Mr Cordell seemed very keen and enthusiastic to talk and we had to explain the reason of our visit
several times to maintain some structure and focus. He maintained appropriate eye contact and

we managed to establish a rapport after a while. His demeanour was polite and appropriate.
There was evidence of psychomotor agitation as he appeared generally restless and overactive.
Mr Cordell described his appetite and sleep pattern as fine. Objectively I would regard his mood

as labile, rapidly fluctuating between euthymia (normal mood) and irritability.

4.3 Mr Cordell’s comprehension of information presented to him appeared adequate. He was able to
understand the queries presented to him. His responses however were very elaborate and
circumstantial. His speech was very pressured, difficult to interrupt and at times frankly rambling.

There was clear evidence of thought disorder with flight of ideas (rapid shift of ideas with some

superficial apparent connection). Mr Cordell struggled to sustain his goal of thinking as he often
derailed to themes of relevance to him, digressing away from the topic of discussion. It was very
difficult to obtain a direct response to the queries posed to him and follow his thread of

conversation.

4.4. Mr Cordell’s thought content was replete with various delusional beliefs of persecutory and
grandiose nature. He spoke of an elaborate conspiracy which involves the Enfield local authority

and the metropolitan police, dating back since 2013, when he claimed that he was arrested for
putting up a gazebo in his garden which led to him being barred from visiting

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