I need to get copies of some old bak statements but the account was closed and I did not pay the overdraft fees. Now I need copies so how can I get them without going to the bank direct as I feel they will try and make me pay my outstanding fees associated with that account?

You don't want to go to the bank direct because you don't want to pay the overdraft fees that you created? Did you close the account or did the bank? If you owe it you have a obligation to pay it. I am surprised that they haven't tried to collect. You need to take care of those fees and then maybe they will help you get the copies.