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Garden Wars: Neighbor's Broadband Dig Sparks Viral Outrage
2 Dec
Summary
- A woman's garden was unexpectedly dug up for a broadband cable.
- Doorbell footage of the incident went viral on TikTok.
- The neighbor expected a smaller, hand-dug trench within her own property.
A dispute between neighbors over utility work has erupted into a viral sensation after a woman discovered her garden lawn had been extensively dug up. Workers for Openreach excavated a significant trench along the edge of the front lawn to install a broadband cable for the neighboring house.
The homeowner, Melanie Abbott, shared doorbell camera footage of the incident, which quickly gained traction on TikTok, attracting approximately one million views. The video has sparked widespread discussion about property rights and utility company practices.
While the neighbor acknowledged the situation, she stated she had expected a much smaller trench, dug by hand, and entirely within her own property boundaries. Openreach has been approached for comment regarding the execution of the work.
