A cowboy builder promised a couple he would renovate their property and transform it into the dream home they had been hoping for - but then started threatening them when they pointed out that the work was not carried out properly, a court heard.
After getting married, Brian Hall and his wife Carolyn moved into their home in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, and had the funds to renovate the property, which was a little dated.
They instructed builder Brett Grundy, trading as Lakeland Construction, to work on their property and he quoted £19,000 to extend the kitchen and create a garden for the newlyweds.
