Families living in a shanty-town estate must move out before Christmas as it is set to be demolished.

The Marston Court estate in west London is set to be torn down. This 'lawless' estate is made up of makeshift homes created from metal shipping containers, and has become a magnet for drug dealers and thugs.

Ealing Council has sent letters to the residents of the estate ordering them to leave by December 12th, or to take up the temporary accommodation offered to them. The council will make its final decision on the future of the estate on December 6th.

Two families have revealed that they were offered 'unsuitable' accommodation fifteen miles away in Slough. One mother told MailOnline that moving from one nightmare scenario to another was concerning. Residents have complained about the poor quality of the estate, and now they fear that they will be left homeless before the end of the year.

The families are particularly worried about the timing of the eviction, with one mother telling MyLondon: "It couldn't have come at a worse time. We don't know if we will have a roof over our heads this Christmas."

The residents have also highlighted the issue of inadequate repairs, with one resident revealing that it took two years for the council to come and fix the hot water in their shower and kitchen sinks. They noted that there was a lack of available information about who to contact and speak to about the estate.

The future of the Marston Court estate is uncertain, but the residents are concerned about the possibility of being homeless this Christmas.

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