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Naughty News: ASBO for Loud Sex
Liz Moores
12/11/09
Ever wondered if the neighbours can hear your headboard banging?!
A woman given an ASBO for her loud sex sessions has had he appeal that it breached her human rights has had her claim overturned.
Caroline Cartwright and her husband Steve of Washington, Newcastle infuriated neighbours, who claim their 40 decibel sex sounded like someone being murdered and drowned out the sound of the TV in neighbours' homes. Considering they were at it for 3 hours every night it's no surprise that formal complaints were filed, even by a passing postman!
Mrs Cartwright claims she can't help making lots of noise, as she told the court: "It's normal. I don't do it on purpose. I tried to control it. I even tried to use a pillow. But I wasn't enjoying it so I started to cry and my husband said, 'If you want to make a noise, make a noise'."
However, when confronted by the council, 'Mr Cartwright held his head in his hands but Mrs Cartwright seemed to find it quite amusing'. Ah well - there's no denying they enjoyed themselves, ASBO or not!
