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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Aaliyah Rugg

What people think the horrible smell was

Questions remain over a mystery smell that plagued Liverpool yesterday

On Wednesday evening, people across Liverpool said they "felt sick" after smelling what they described as "horse or cow poo". Affecting people in Norris Green, Fazakerley, Wavertree, Fairfield, Old Swan, Everton and even as far as Bootle, many said they were forced to close their windows.

But it is still not yet known what exactly caused the smell, although there was much speculation. Dozens took to social media to complain, asking what the "vile" smell could be.

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