Residents asked not to disturb mural artist

The artwork has been inspired by Estee Angeline's time in Hereford a decade ago

Members of the public have been asked not to disrupt an artist working on an mural following reports of verbal abuse.

Former Hereford College of Arts student Estee Angeline has been commissoned to create the mural in Union Passage for the county council.

The council has issued a social media post asking people not to move barriers to try to get through to her, or threaten her.

It follows an incident on Monday afternoon when police said they got reports people had been verbally abusive.

The area has been closed off to the public while she works.

A post published on Facebook by Herefordshire Council said: "Please don't disrupt Estee by moving the barriers and trying to get through, or even worse threatening her as this will not be tolerated and the police will be called."

Union Passage will be reopening on Wednesday and the public have been invited to view the new artwork as part of a public art trail.

The artwork has been inspired by Ms Angeline's time at the college and the memories that came back from visiting the city again.

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