Bags of dumped clothes in Larkhall are 'eyesore' for furious locals

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Local residents are furious after discovering a large number of children's clothes dumped behind a Lanarkshire supermarket.

The shocking find amounts to hundreds of items of clothing carelessly scattered in a wooded area near Asda, Larkhall. The extensive fly-tipping has been reported to South Lanarkshire Council, however it is understood the discarded clothing has been an "eyesore" for more than two weeks.

The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Images suggest a number of bags of clothing, mostly children's, were taken to the area along with rubbish, and dumped.It's not the first time locals have raised concerns of litter and fly-tipping in the Morgan Glen area.Around 12 shopping trolleys have also been dumped in the area, with many in a small burn nearby.Local community figure Laura Gilmour has raised the issue with South Lanarkshire Council and Councillor Richard Nelson, and called the problem "an eyesore".

She told Lanarkshire Live she expects the local authority to take action shortly. Meanwhile, Councillor Nelson hopes to organise a clean-up with members of the community.Laura shared her findings on a local community page, as Larkhall residents showed their disgust at the situation.One local said: "Absolute disgrace what our country is coming to.