Gardyloo

[bupf]

I am from edinburgh and I wish to revive a (slightly different form) of gardyloo. Gardyloo was a cry given just before a bucket of 'waste' was hurled from a window in edinburgh before there was a decent sewerage system. What I want to do in essence is to do the same but with buckets of water. Why ? I live on a main road close to a lot of pubs and clubs and late night drunkards make a lot of noise , sing , sometimes fight on their way home. I want to throw water over them . The Question :- Is it illegal to throw a bucket of water over someone who is disturbing the peace ?

[rinkytink]

I should imagine that it is illegal. I would also suggest that it may result in people trying to kick your door in or throw various other things back at your window.

[ICEMANSAV]

I agree with rinky, your are more likely to have your door smashed in rather than be arrested.

[SteveD]

Whether it's legal or not, I would have thought you would just be aggravating the situation. What do the police say? What about your neighbours' opinions? Have you contacted your MP?

[rekstout]

Yes - it would be common assault. I believe that you could use "reasonable force" as part of citizen's arrest but chucking a bucket of water over someone would not constitue such. Furthermore it may not be possible to attempt a citizen's arrest as the offence (drunk and disorderly?) would not warrant it.

[Hgrove]

If they are stopping you resting at night, you could try contacting the Environmental Health Officer.

[Dagman]

Chuck the water, shout "PETROL", light a match and watch 'em run!

[brawburd]

A lesson also in what to look out for when you are buying or renting a property? (assuming you have a choice of course).

[auro]

What a great revival - VIVA the Gardyloo - I 'm with you !!

[rinkytink]

Dagman - may not work unless they have lost their sense of smell !!