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Allan Funnell defied clampers – double or right click on images for full screen
A CARE worker who feels he was unfairly clamped while visiting an elderly woman in Durrington took matters into his own hands.
Click on the green play button to see a video of Mr Funnell talking about the process of removing the clamp.
Allan Funnell, 40, decided enough was enough, and after six hours of being unable to continue his work, he used a tool-kit to remove the yellow clamp from his Renault car in Ivydore Avenue on Thursday, July 10.
Mr Funnell, from Brighton, had parked his car on a grass verge but claims signs warning about clamping were further along the road and were about "eight feet high up".
He says he had called the clamping company, Guardian Parking Management, several times but "they didn't seem to care" and he was unprepared to pay the £120 cost to have his car released.
DisgustedWith 10 more homes to visit to carry out duties such as giving medication, cleaning and cooking, Mr Funnell, who works for Agincare, called his girlfriend, Nicola Gardiner, and asked her to bring his tool kit.
She said: "I was in disbelief when I heard about this and disgusted that someone could do this.
"The job Allan does is an important one.
"A lot of people need his care services."
Even residents in the road were shocked and made Mr Funnell cups of tea while he pondered over what to do.
Mr Funnell had been parked in the road from 9am and eventually removed the clamp at 3pm.
RestrictionsMatt Croft, the general manager at Guardian Parking Management, said: "Our signs are visible.
"We are not out to trick people.
"This man was parked illegally and the rules are the same for everybody.
"I know it is unfortunate, but just because he is a carer doesn't make him exempt from parking restrictions."
The company said it could take court action over the removal of the clamp but has decided not to on this occasion.
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