Locals describe of life on litter-lined street in Manchester where rats have ... trends now
Locals who live on a litter-lined street in Manchester where rats are running riot have described being 'let down and neglected' by the council's response to the disturbing infestation.
Footage from the Manchester Evening News shows the rodents scuttling between bags of rubbish on Rusholme Grove, Rusholme, Manchester, with the council saying it is 'working to tackle' the issue.
Residents believe the cause of the rodent invasion is due to a spate of fly-tipping in the area.
One resident of 13 years, Yasmin Rakha, 40, said: 'We're being known for the 'rodent-infested' street because of other people dumping their waste.
'We've tried to fight this issue in the past to no outcome. Neighbours don't feel as though things will change.
'The community has been asking for change for years, we feel let down and neglected but still hoping for something to be done. We need CCTV to stop people dumping their rubbish.'
Rodents have been feasting on rubbish left by fly-tippers
Councillor Lee Ann Igbon blamed 'incorrect waste management' for contributing heavily to the issue
Yasmin Rakha, who has lived in the area for 13 years, said the infestation 'makes you feel dirty'
'It's embarrassing to live here - the video speaks for itself.'
'It makes you feel dirty,' Mrs Rakha added. 'My house is clean and tidy, but we woke up at 3am last night after a mouse got into our kitchen and tripped the alarms. We are looking to move, that's how sick and tired we are.'
Manchester council has said it is aware of the problem and has been 'implementing measures and treatments' in the area for the last few months.
A statement from the council read: 'Rats are unhygienic and unpleasant for local people and we therefore take pest control very seriously.
'Rusholme is receiving additional targeted treatment from our teams to help the issue.'
Another local resident, who asked not to be identified, said: 'We're two streets away from the Curry Mile and within a day of bin collecting our waste is overflowing from people and businesses fly-tipping their rubbish onto our streets.
'That's what's attracting the rodents, and it's us
