Doncaster beauty spot becomes dumping ground after lockdown restrictions are eased

Fiona Lou shared these before and after photos of Lakeside showing how it has changed since the Government rules were changed to allow people to spend as much time outdoors as they want.

Picture sparks concerns over social distancing in Doncaster park

The clear waters and pristine paths which walkers and wildlife alike had enjoyed are now littered with rubbish including broken bottles, dog poo and discarded laughing gas canisters, she says.

“During lockdown I used my daily allowance walking around Lakeside, which was lovely, with no rubbish and lots of wildlife,” she said.

“Over the past week, rubbish has built up, with people not picking up after their dogs, and laughing gas canisters and broken bottles all around.

This is when secondary schools are due to begin reopening, and which pupils will return first

“It is so disappointing. This is a beautiful place to visit and we as a town are spoiling it.”