Fresher returns from home to find squirrel has trashed his Kent House bedroom

A local squirrel caused chaos yesterday afternoon when it entered and illegally occupied a fresher’s bedroom in a protest against the harsh conditions of nature.

Squirrel, aged 4, was found by Kyle Farrell in his Kent House bedroom after he’d spent a few nights away from home to prepare for exams.

Unfortunately, this respite turned into hell when he returned to find an unwelcome room-mate who refused to leave despite much coaxing.

The squirrel had not only invaded the private living space of Kyle Farrell, but had also tore apart the room in search for nuts.

The mattress had to be lifted up to try and retrieve the squirrel from under the bed

Fellow freshers acted as back-up, armed with selfie sticks for weapons, but they had no luck. The room was then dismantled piece by piece in order to force the squirrel to leave its unlawful squatting.

Local RAs and residents attended the scene, shocked by the squirrel’s gung-ho illegal occupation.

Observers attempted to help the situation by luring the protester with the promise of nuts, however this led to a violent outburst and one observer being charged at by the squirrel.

The squirrel was deemed “too witty and cunning” by observers. Housing services were eventually called to the scene to assess the situation.

After a five-hour stake-out, pest control were called to remove the squirrel and bring peace back to Sussex. The squirrel was removed from the bedroom and justice prevailed.

Kyle has been traumatised over the event and said he will no longer leave his window open.

Kyle had to reassemble his room due to his furniture being removed from the premises to remove any hiding space.

He said: “I thank the housing service for helping me in my dire need, it is because of you I now can sleep in my squirrel-free bed tonight.”

The seriousness of the situation is multiplied due to the university’s crack down on building occupiers. The situation may be deemed as ‘major misconduct’ which would force the university to pursue expelling the squirrel from campus or even prosecuting it.

The squirrel has been approached for comment.

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