Removing a small section of wall in the kitchen

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In the corner of my kitchen I have a short section of wall which extends from the main wall to around the height and width of the counter top. I believe there was originally a built-in cupboard in the corner and one of the previous owners must have demolished it leaving only this small bit behind.

I would like to get rid of it as it is too high and I would like to have a full-length kitchen worktop. However I was wondering if the bricks are interleaved with the main wall how I would go about demolishing it without damaging the main wall?

 

[domdee]

If its as you say and internal cupboard made out of brick then the chances are it will be tied in the the other wall.
chain drill the brick/blocks as close to the join as possible. then a lump hammer and bolster chisel will do the rest.

 

[^woody^]

That looks too thin to be bricks, so probably soft 3" clinker block

Hit the tied brick/block on the top and side with a wide bolster chisel right at the wall junction and it will crack and snap.

Get the sparks in to fit a few more wall sockets while you're at it.