I just talked to him and it´s ok, sleeping in the hotel at the moment, will let the employer deal with it. He was on his way to the flat to talk to the owner.

Yet, I think its absolutely disgusting to have the police vacant the building without previous notice and no time to take the belongings. They (we) are paying tenants, not criminals.

Oh well, lets see how it gets sorted. My prayers are with your family too, John.