Nottingham's Tom Crawford evicted from home after long-running legal battle Published duration 2 July 2015

image caption Mr Crawford spoke to police outside his house in Carlton prior to the eviction

A man whose long-running battle to keep his home won thousands of supporters has been evicted.

Tom Crawford, 64, of Carlton, Nottingham, disputed claims he owed Bradford & Bingley £43,000 in mortgage payments.

He had appealed a decision in favour of an "asset resolution" firm, but a court ruled against him in June.

Dozens of protesters gathered as bailiffs, under police protection, took possession of the house.

'Last resort'

In January, more than 250 people blocked an attempt to evict Mr Crawford and wife Sue from their home in Fearn Chase.

A spokesman for UK Asset Resolution, acting on behalf of the lender, said the repossession was "a last resort" but "regrettably…we have been unable to find a solution".

"The court has ruled that the appeal did not have any prospects of success.

"Bradford & Bingley has followed proper legal procedure and we have an enforceable possession order for the property."

At June's appeal hearing, Judge Nigel Godsmark opted to send his decision in writing , due to fears making the ruling in public would spark disorder among supporters gathered outside.

Mr Crawford claimed he had paid off the endowment mortgage he took out in 1988, adding that the terms were changed without his knowledge.

People from across the UK joined a Facebook group called We Are all Tom Crawford, campaigning against the eviction.

image caption In January, supporters blocked an eviction attempt by bailiffs