Furious residents told how their multi-million pound homes are under threat from an invasion of Japanese knotweed - blaming a former Tory councillor neighbour for allowing the 'lethal' plants to grow out of control for years.
Locals claim Nicholas Halbritter, 73, failed to tackle the menacing weeds despite being ordered by a court to clear up the mess in 2017.
Shocking images show the back garden of the property developer's £4 million Chelsea townhouse has become overwhelmed by the invasive species.
Neighbours say they have been left feeling helpless and complain their protests to Kensington and Chelsea council have fallen on deaf ears after problems began eight years ago.