Broken beer bottles and exam papers have been strewn over Red Rocks in Hoylake.
The discovery was made by local residents, who believe the environmental vandalism was caused by year 11 students yesterday. GCSE paperwork was found in amongst the rubbish.
The area is a site of special scientific interest and is home to a host of wildlife, including natterjack toads.
Tim Healey, who lives on Stanley Road, said: “I go down to Red Rocks on most days to walk the dogs and check out the wind conditions for wing foiling and today was no different.
“I, and others down there, were confronted with appalling scenes of litter and broken bottles of beer and vodka. If they were going for a world record for broken glass on a beach, they’ve smashed it – there is glass over a huge area and it will be impossible to pick it all up, although we’ll try.
“We also found GCSE papers, unfortunately without names on them, but it seems clear that after their exams these kids, who presumably are 16-years-old, decided to celebrate by throwing bottles at the rocks. Dog walking can’t happen here now because they will be cutting their feet, it only takes a tiny slither.
“Who is selling them this alcohol, the vodka, how are they getting hold of it? This is a fantastic environment by the sea, it’s beautiful and we are really lucky to be able to enjoy it. Young people are supposed to be caring for their environment, but this lot weren’t. I may be of a different generation but when I was a kid, I wouldn’t even dream of dropping any litter never mind this orgy of smashed bottles.”
Exam papers were found strewn amongst bottles
Jon Caswell, a Hoylake resident, added: “Yesterday Greg James from Radio 1, up here for the Big Weekend in Liverpool, was posting pictures on social media saying how beautiful this area is, because it is. And now this degenerate behaviour is likely to have spoiled any chance of enjoying Red Rocks over this bank holiday weekend.
“We regularly visit here to walk and enjoy the view, and we also bring our grandson to play on the beach but will have to avoid it for a while as will many others. It’s not as if you can sweep up glass off sand! I have no doubt many people and dogs will suffer cuts. It’s hooliganism, it’s shocking and those who did this obviously just don’t care. I am appalled.”
Local residents and council workers have been working to clear up the mess.
