Seagull attack hotspots revealed ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend

By Leanne Clarke
Published 28th Aug 2020, 15:34 BST
Updated 28th Aug 2020, 16:06 BST
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Many will be flocking to the Yorkshire coast for the bank holiday weekend, but if you're planning on eating fish and chips in peace, new research has highlighted which areas have experienced the most seagull divebombs.

With over 15,800 reported articles discussing seagull sightings and attacks, many laugh about it after, whilst others are left in fear or feeling outraged.

New research by caravan insurance experts, Caravan Guard, has revealed over half the Brits surveyed have experienced a seagull attack in popular locations across the UK – stay alert if you’re heading to the coast this weekend as you could be troubled by the feathered pests.

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The top 20 locations reported for gull swooping and food stealing are:

With over 15,800 reported articles discussing seagull sightings and attacks, many laugh about it after, whilst others are left in fear or feeling outraged.With over 15,800 reported articles discussing seagull sightings and attacks, many laugh about it after, whilst others are left in fear or feeling outraged.
With over 15,800 reported articles discussing seagull sightings and attacks, many laugh about it after, whilst others are left in fear or feeling outraged.

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