Man forced to wash in garden with bucket after power cut off in £17k debt dispute

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A man has been forced to wash himself in his garden using a bucket after his power was cut off over a £17,000 energy bill dispute.

Nick, who did not want to give his surname, claims he is also no longer able to cook and has been living off cold or pre-prepared food since his gas and electricity was disconnected several weeks ago.

The 37-year-old moved into his shared house in Edgbaston last November and pays £500-a-month in rent, which includes bills, to letting agent Virtual Room.

However, he says he stopped the payments when power was cut off to the property on July 19. Nick claims he has struggled to contact the housing company since which, according to its website, has a Birmingham phone number and offices in the Jewellery Quarter.