Couple Held In Police Custody For 22 Hours After Builder Accuses Them Of Harassment Over Home Renovation Dispute

Couple Held in Police Custody for 22 Hours After Builder Accuses Them of Harassment Over Home Renovation Dispute

A British couple, Lucy and Rob Davies, were held in police custody for 22 hours after their builder accused them of harassment during a dispute over renovation work at their home. The couple was arrested after builder Steve Figg reported them to police, alleging that they harassed him while challenging the quality and progress of work he was carrying out on their property. The dispute had escalated from a home extension project into a prolonged conflict involving complaints, allegations, and legal action. According to reports, the situation deteriorated after Figg accused the couple of harassment, prompting police intervention and their subsequent arrest. The couple was taken into custody and detained for nearly a full day while investigations were carried out. Lucy and Rob Davies were later released without charge after spending 22 hours in custody. Police reportedly apologised following their release. The case stems from a wider dispute over construction work that allegedly went wrong, leaving the couple’s home in a damaged state and sparking tensions between both parties. The builder had earlier taken payment for the project but the work reportedly remained incomplete, leading to disagreements over responsibility and standards. The incident has raised concerns about how civil disputes can escalate into criminal allegations, resulting in arrests before full investigations are concluded. Authorities have not confirmed whether any further legal action will be taken regarding the underlying construction dispute.