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Home visit conducted on Friday 4th Nov 16. And emotional support was provided. At the time he was
having problems remembering the timeline of dates pertaining to incidents, said he was quite friendly

with Simon Cordell - leading up to current events - and was somewhat perplexed as the sudden change
in the attitude of the accused.

Mr Curtis and other alleged residents felt the problem could have something to do with a resident named
Miss who has since moved Mr made reference to Simon Cordell boasting in having something to do
with her departure.

Mr was trying to recall events and said it could have been in the month of July, when Simone Cordell
shouted abuse and swore at him and threatened to burn his flat down Mr did not call the housing or
police to report the threat. His friend, another resident who did not want his name mentioned, said that it

was it was on 6th July. Mr^| could not quite remember when the second incident occurred but said that it

was around mid-September. Simon Cordell approached Mr m outside his flat, when Mr | was on his way

to the fields and threatened him. A lady called Karen also a resident of Burncroft witness the threat and
asked Mr Cordell to the leave him alone.
With encouragement from other residents - Mr called the police a few days after the threat to make a

report.

Mr^|the police a lot of police some with riot gear-entered his flat with officers posted to the front and rear

of the building. They managed to coax Mr Cordell out of his flat and arrested him.

The case has since been heard in court and Simone Cordell pleaded not guilty. He has been bailed with
conditions - to stay away from Mr | and also not to enter the Burncroft area.

Mr is required to stand witness in court on the 17th Nov 2016. However, Mr is feeling quite anxious and
feels there may be reprisals to him giving evidence. I asked Mr if he would like me to attend the hearing

in support he said yes, he would not mind. I also visited another resident Christine to get her account of
things.

Action Contact the witness service and arrange a pre-court trial visit and other assistance. Possibly
arrange transportation on the day of the hearing - and for the pre court trial visit Any other assistance
/support we can provide Mr with.

Jean Barton ASB Victim Support

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