Quote Originally Posted by pauby View Post
Can you advise ANYTHING I can try just now? As it is destined for the skip now, I am willing to try anything to ensure that is definitely not repairable. Should try the boiling water? Should I try and see if there is some panel that comes off on the back? Any help at all would be gratefully received

Do not pour any water. You could make additional damage.
Be patient someone with more experience in domestic refrigeration will soon help you.

In the meantime, check this specialized forum.