A gang of delinquent donkeys are terrorising villagers by aiming kicks and smashing up bins.
The anti-social asses have descended on Brockenhurst in the New Forest leaving locals in fear of who will be their first victim.
One local Caroline Emery, blames New Forest District Council (NFDC) for demanding residents leave new wheelie bins in the street, attracting the trash-hungry terrors.
She said: ‘Previously, our bins were collected from the inside of our property gates, but now, even with NFDC being aware of this major issue.
‘They have dug their heels in and continued to stipulate that our bins have to be placed on the pavement outside our property gates.
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‘There is a huge concern from residents and commoners alike, that if the NFDC don’t act swiftly to rectify these changes.
‘Livestock will die, and the risk to those trying to intervene to prevent the livestock eating the refuse, risk serious injury.
‘Common sense needs to prevail swiftly, as this was always on the cards to happen.
‘Livestock, particularly the donkeys, are extremely intelligent, determined and learn fast.
‘The fact that this has been allowed to happen in the first place is simply astonishing and now we wait for the first casualty.
‘It’s not a case of if it will happen – but when.’
The problem is so bad other villagers have taken to social media to complain about the donkeys.
Someone said: ‘My husband and a neighbour did clear up [the rubbish] after the donkeys had gone as they became quite aggressive when we tried to move them away!
‘My husband nearly got kicked!’
Another said the solution would be for bins to be inside the property boundary for those who live within the cattle grid area.
While another added they were only able to pick up rubbish after the donkeys had left the area.
A council spokesperson said: ‘On a daily basis, we are monitoring the situation, particularly in key areas where we know there may be free-roaming livestock.
‘We recognise that some areas face unique challenges.
‘We remain committed to working with our community to ensure the service works well for everyone, and to deliver a more efficient and environmentally friendly way of managing waste and recycling for the long term.’
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