Rats infest Liverpool's St Michaels Hamlet neighborhood

A desirable Liverpool neighborhood, St Michaels Hamlet, is facing a "critical" rat infestation, causing residents to raise urgent public health concerns. Residents report rats entering homes and gardens, attributing the problem to waste management failures, including overflowing bins and littered alleyways, prompting complaints to the council. The council responded, stating they are investigating and offering free pest control services. The council is monitoring bin usage and encourages residents to report rat sightings. The issue highlights broader concerns about waste management and its impact on public health in the city.