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studied engine mechanics, completing a city & guilds qualification. After leaving school he
went on to get jobs in the construction industry.
Mr Cordell says he has tried to build himself up a business for providing party entertainment.
At the moment he says he is not able to earn from this due to the restrictions of his bail.
Mr Cordell has had one long term relationship which he describes as "my first true love".
This is with a woman called Diana who is currently studying physiotherapy. They were
together thirteen years, but he says she has moved back out of his flat in recent months. Mr
Cordell thinks this is
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secondary to the repeated involvement of the police in their lives and the stress this has
caused.
Mr Cordell says he does not smoke tobacco and does not drink alcohol.
Grandmother (? maternal) had BPAD and/or schizophrenia
PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY in brief
Has previously been open to Enfield EIS, discharged in March 2016 due to non-engagement -
Has been assessed under the MHA in 2014 and early 2016 but was not detained as there was
not sufficient evidence of a mental disorder
FORENSIC HISTORY
Mr Cordell was put in a Young Offender's Institution at the age of 16 after repeated driving
offences (driving without a license)
Mr Cordell says he has not been in trouble with the police for a number of years. He had
stolen some trainers at a festival in 2009 and prior to that had not been in trouble since 2005.
He denied any violent offences.
Mr Cordell currently stands accused of burglary. He has a solicitor and the case will not be
heard until July at the earliest.
MEDICAL HISTORY
Simon said he had Crohn's disease as a child. He denied any other physical health problems.
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
He said he only got drunk once a teenager and has since not taken alcohol or drugs. He
denied current use
FINANCE
Simon receives £200 Income Support every fortnight
VIEWS OF THE NEAREST RELATIVE
With Simon's consent I spoke with his mother Mrs Loraine Cordell. Mrs Cordell's views were
that "I don't think he [Simon] needs to be on section; he is not a danger to himself or other
people" Mrs
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Cordell said as far as she knows Simon is willing to work with the doctors and take his
medication. Mrs Cordell will not say her views if Simon changes his mind and her response
summed up as "we cross the bridge when we get there".