Driver criticised for Cottingham Day parking

The car remained parked on the event site despite requests from the organisers for it to be moved

The owner of a car left parked in the middle of a public event has been criticised on social media.

The annual Cottingham Day celebration on Sunday saw thousands of visitors enjoy fairground rides, live music and market stalls.

However, a white Mercedes car remained in a cordoned off car park, forcing the organisers to surround it with fencing while the event took place.

The BBC has approached Cottingham Parish Council, which organised the event, for comment.

Prior to the event, the official Cottingham Day Facebook page posted a warning to the car owner stating it would be "surrounded" by stalls and attractions if it was not moved.

The vehicle remained parked on the site, resulting in the organisers fencing it off to visitors.

Posting on social media, several people suggested the council should have had the car removed.

Others described the situation as "ignorant", a "nuisance" and "selfish".

The owner of the vehicle has not been identified.

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