Retired builder Gerry Duffy admitted climbing into his neighbour’s backyard and sabotaging the pond after claiming the constant hum of a water pump had “driven him completely insane”. Defence lawyer Elliott Stern told the court that his client had been pushed to breaking point after enduring months of sleepless nights. They initially said they would stop the water pump but then turned around and said that wasn’t good for the fish.” Camera Icon Retired builder Gerry Duffy admitted climbing into his neighbour’s backyard and sabotaging the pond. Credit: SuppliedThe court was told that an environmental health officer investigated but told Duffy that his only options were to move house or keep his window closed.