Squatters evicted from 195 Mare Street
The squat at 195 Mare Street before this morning’s eviction. Photograph: Eleonore de Bonneval
Squatters occupying a grade-II listed mansion were forced out this morning after the High Court granted developers Chris Sturdy Design and Build (CSDB) permission to evict them.
195 Mare Street – an historic Georgian-era building – has been lying empty and derelict for years and is regarded by amenity group The Hackney Society as a major heritage asset.
The building has been occupied for over three months by squatters who say they have sought to transform it into a community centre.
CSDB operations director Jim Casey said the building now would be restored for use as offices or an art college.
The gate to the property is currently locked and boarded up.
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