Nomadic 'van-lifers' clash with residents as scenic British coastline home to stunning homes overrun
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A clifftop car park near one of Cornwall's most spectacular beaches has become a battleground between a determined community of nomadic van-dwellers and homeowners with properties valued upwards of £750,000.Little Fistral in Newquay, a stretch of coastline frequently likened to the Mediterranean thanks to its turquoise waters and golden sand, draws some 2.2 million visitors each year.
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Yet alongside the tourists, a committed group of 'van-lifers' have pitched up on the headland, parking converted vans with sweeping ocean views.Their proximity to Headland Road - brimming with stunning properties - has fuelled escalating tensions with homeowners, as reported by The Sun newspaper.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Confrontations have turned physical, with reports of residents punching van-dwellers, spitting at them, and scratching their vehicles.Just this month, 31 van occupants were issued eviction notices, giving them just two days to vacate.Tom Dawes, a 46-year-old from Essex, is among...
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