Energy firm's pursuit hits the buffers

THE RAILWAY arches near her home had long looked derelict but were not a danger until a mum started getting demands to cover an outstanding energy bill for the property which had nothing to do with her.

- By MAISHA FROST

As Sylvia Hughes plunged deeper trying to prove her innocence, formal verifications she provided seemed to fall on stony ground.

A new company, Corona Energy, appeared to have taken over from British Gas, and a disconnection agent wanted Sylvia to pay a £2,000 debt for an erroneous business account.

The firm also said it would seek a warrant for forced entry, which would do serious damage to her credit record.

Months later, Sylvia’s struggle became too much for her and she asked Crusader for help, explaining: