21 June 2023 , 12:46
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Dive-bombing seagulls are keeping residents trapped in their homes – despite being 80 miles from the nearest coast.
Terrified residents living in Sandy’s Road in Worcester say they cannot enjoy their gardens or put washing out without being attacked.
The nesting gulls have taken up residence on Gordon Reid’s roof and he and his neighbours say they “run the gauntlet” every day.
Gordon, 71, said: “I honestly fear for our safety. I am planning a barbecue this weekend and there will be young children visiting.
"The thought of these birds attacking them and scaring them is very real.
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"They have come down and tried to attack me and my neighbour several times.
Gordon Reid lives in fear of the seagulls nesting on his home (Anita Maric / SWNS)
Neighbour Ian Palmer was 'targeted' by the bird as he got ready to leave for a walk (Ian Palmer / SWNS)"They are vicious and I have no idea what to do about this.”
Gordon’s neighbour Ian Palmer filmed himself being attacked by the gulls in his garden.
Towns and cities across the UK have seen an increase in reported seagull attacks.
Residents described the gulls as 'aggressive' (Ian Palmer / SWNS)
Locals have said they struggle to enjoy their gardens or put their washing out without being attacked (Ian Palmer / SWNS)The UK’s population of the birds — which can weigh up to 4lb and stand 2ft tall, with a 5ft wingspan — has increased four-fold in the past 20 years to 730,000.