Demolition Dave

A DIY fan who cut an underground phone cable by mistake was hit with a £25,780 repair bill, two years after the accident.

David Brown, 40, rammed a metal post through a fibre-optic line while putting up a fence in his front garden in Rings end, Cambs.

A spokesperson for BT said: "A BT engineer was sent out to the incident and as a result of Mr Browns actions, we’ve had to replace 2,000 metres of cable"

David has been given just 21 days to pay.

The furniture sprayer, who lives with frail mum Jean, 70, in Rings end, Cambs, said: “I was shocked when I opened the bill. I had no idea the cable was in the garden.”

David has contacted his insurance firm to find out if he is covered.

Mind how you go now!