Dodgy plumber leaves young family without heating or hot water, vanishing with £1,200 in cruel con

A heartless plumber named Carl Hampton took £1,200 from a young family in east Hull, promising to fix their broken boiler but disappeared, leaving them without heating or hot water. The family, expecting a new baby and already with a 21-month-old toddler, were in desperate need due to the mother’s difficult pregnancy. The baby was born during the time they were waiting for the boiler to be fixed. The father had borrowed the money from his mother and Hampton, a friend of the father’s brother, had previously done good work on the boiler. However, after receiving the money, Hampton disappeared, ignoring calls and messages from the family, causing immense stress and difficulty for the family, especially with a newborn and toddler to take care of.

Hampton was charged with eight offences including fraud, theft, taking a vehicle without consent, and having no insurance. One fraud offence involved Hampton using a fake purchase order number to order boiler parts after his contract was terminated due to poor workmanship. Another offence was for taking a rental car without consent and failing to return it. Hampton also committed thefts at Tesco and Asda. He had a history of previous offences, including two fraud offences and had served 76 weeks in jail for them. Despite confessing and pleading guilty to most of the offences, Hampton showed no remorse for his actions.

The father of the young family expressed his anger and disappointment towards Hampton, calling his actions disgraceful and inexcusable. He highlighted the added stress, pressure, and upset that Hampton had caused them during an important time in their lives. He mentioned the health risks of living without heating and hot water, especially for their newborn baby. The father struggled to find a solution, as he did not have extra money to hire someone else to fix the boiler, causing financial strain and affecting his ability to spend time with his partner and newborn son. Hampton’s actions had a massive effect on their family, and despite promises to repay the money, he never did.

In addition to the fraud and theft offences related to the young family, Hampton had a history of criminal behavior, including previous fraud offences and thefts. He had been convicted of failing to provide information about a driver and driving without insurance. Despite pleading guilty and expressing regret for his actions, Hampton was sentenced to 16 months in prison and banned from driving for two years and seven months. His actions not only caused financial loss and stress for the young family but also had a broader impact on his criminal record and legal consequences.

The case of the heartless plumber, Carl Hampton, highlights the devastating impact of fraudulent and criminal behavior on innocent victims. The young family was left vulnerable and struggling due to Hampton’s deceitful actions, causing financial strain, stress, and health risks. Hampton’s disregard for the well-being of the family, especially during a critical time with a newborn, demonstrates the lack of empathy and morality in his actions. The legal consequences of his offences, including prison time and a driving ban, serve as a warning about the severe repercussions of criminal behavior and the importance of accountability and responsibility in society.