British towns are facing their worst ever invasion of seagulls - as councils are unable to use pest control methods amid the coronavirus lockdown.
Seaside towns have in previous years brought in measures to fight off the invasion of the winged-menaces. Tourists and locals have been plagued by 'gangland gulls' stealing their food, killing family dogs and injuring children.
But there are fears incidents could ramp up this summer as councils across the UK are forced to cancel measures. The mayor of one town in Cornwall has now been forced to write to residents to 'apologise' that they will not have access to gull services this year due to the pandemic.