Fadi Fawaz was arrested last night after allegedly causing “extensive damage” to late partner George Michael’s £5million London home.
Neighbours had reportedly seen Fawaz standing topless on the roof of the mansion, with one local claiming it was “a shame” the property had been “completely destroyed”, according to The Sun.
The tabloid also reports loud smashing noises were heard and water was observed gushing out of the front door.
An unnamed neighbour is reported as alleging the level of destruction suggested Fawaz, 46, “must have been systematically smashing the place up for a long time”.
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They told the newspaper: “The damage inside the house is really bad. I’ve never seen anything like it.
“Every fixture and fitting, every door and window, everything George left in there – it’s all completely destroyed.
“Even the toilets and sinks have been smashed. There’s major damage to the walls and even the ceilings.”
A Met Police spokesman said: “Police were called on Tuesday, 23 July at around 7pm to a report of a man seen on the roof of an address.
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“Officers attended and the man was no longer on the roof but inside the address, which had extensive damage.
“Due to the damage inside the property the London Fire Brigade attended.
“The man has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated criminal damage. He has been taken into custody at a north London police station.”
A spokesman for London Fire Bridge also confirmed firefighters attended the address for half an hour on Tuesday evening to assist with clearing up the water.
It is believed Fawaz did not receive anything from music star Michael’s will, with the bulk of his £97.6 million assets going to sisters Yioda and Melanie.
Fawaz has been living at the three-bedroom house in Regent’s Park since Michael was found dead in 2016.
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