Jeremy Clarkson's wife at 'end of tether' over fence vandals - Telegraph.co.uk

The latest episode in the ongoing saga has left it unsafe for walkers to venture into the cliff top area.

Mrs Clarkson, who was born in Manx on the Isle of Man, said: "I don't really know what to say. It's not the first time it's happened.

"We have had vandalism there before and criminal damage before.

"It's people targeting us, it makes me feel rather sick. I'm at the end of my tether with it. It's just rather upsetting."

Mr Clarkson's bought the property, which comprises of three cottages that surround a 63ft automatic lighthouse, as a country retreat for his family but said the footpath ran so close to his home that people could see him in his garden.

He also complained that a number of dog walkers were letting their pets run wild, causing harm to several of his sheep.

The latest damage was discovered last Thursday and police have appealed to the public to help identify those responsible.

Wire fencing was cut away from fence posts, a gate was removed from a small bridge and minor damage was caused to the lighthouse complex.

The campaign group set up to challenge Mr Clarkson, Prowl (Public Rights of Way Langness), denied responsibility.

Spokesman Ian Costain said: "I don't know anything about it. I don't want to comment on something I simply don't know anything about.

"The matter is in the hands of the High Court now and we are just waiting for that finishing touch to be brought to the whole saga."

Prowl argues that a public right of way could be created by use of a footpath or roadway for 21 years if there was no objection from the landowner.

But the Clarksons say there were no rights of way on the island.

A 2009 public inquiry had aimed to settle the dispute. Former Manx Transport Minister David Anderson accepted the findings of an independent inquiry that all but five footpaths on the peninsula should become dedicated public rights of way.

But nine objections were received meaning the matter could only be settled in the High Court. The Clarksons are among the objectors.

Deemster David Doyle last month ruled that it was inappropriate for the court to hear objections on the basis of grounds that should have been properly pursued as a doleance claim.

He proposed that a date be set for a final hearing, saying: "We must now make progress towards the finalisation of this protracted matter".