Whale-shaped hedge angers council

A hedge cut into the shape of a whale is under threat in south London after a council said it could be dangerous.



Lambeth Council said the hedge severely obstructed a footpath in Solon Road, Brixton, and told creator Zac Monro to cut it back.

Mr Monro denied his hedge was a problem and said: "All the residents love it."

He said his whale-shaped hedge attracted compliments from passing strangers, "even though some of them still think it's a peacock".