Nottinghamshire residents say they are living in a "nightmare" as hundreds of people block the roads to illegally swim in private lakes. Long Eaton is home to a series of lakes, but residents are concerned that the countryside area is becoming a hotspot for illegal and dangerous open water swimming.
The lakes being targeted by swimmers are owned by CEMEX UK. John Sweeting, Security Investigator for CEMEX UK, said: "We are disappointed that despite extensive media coverage about the dangers of swimming in quarry lakes, and our own pleas regarding Attenborough Lakes, people continue to trespass onto our privately-owned and leased land and are also disturbing local residents as they do so.
"We would like to reiterate that quarry lakes are incredibly dangerous and not suitable for swimming, they present a real risk of cold water shock, unknown water depth, plus the possibility of unknown hazards and other debris beneath the water level. This site is not open to the public, please stay away."
