Eric Wardle, aka Chunk, was a member of a group of London bullies hired by Percival Bowe's company in order to terrorize Mrs Winn into selling her home. He rode to Chapelvale in an automobile, which the thugs had stolen, and sat in the back of the vehicle, next to Chaz.
Chunk was a big, unintelligent bully who hit anyone Gripper told him to hit. He punched Chaz in the nose on Gripper's orders because this was his favorite place to hit others. He was often hungry and liked the old lady in New Haven who alsmot gave him a glass of water.
Chunk and his mates eventually fell into a trap set by Constable Judmann and Neb and were arrested for the theft of Colonel Busby Hythe Simmonds's car. After being interrogated, the thugs confessed they had been hired by Maud's father.