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A group of volunteers who help to clean up the streets of Leamington are continuing their work during the lockdown but need help from the public to do so.

Leam Trash Friends, which was founded by Matt Langsford, has been going more than a year.

The volunteers help to clean up the area by clearing rubbish and used needles.

Leam Trash Friends have continued their work during the lockdown and recovered more than 700 used needles in the last week. Photo submitted

Although the UK is in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic some of the volunteers from the group are still continuing to work and cleared more than 700 used needles in the last week.

Because they are continuing to work the group is now appealing for help in supplying PPE for the volunteers.

A spokesperson from Leam Trash Friends said: "Since the lockdown was envisaged we have monitored the situation closely and unfortunately our services are still required during this lockdown.

"We have implemented social distancing measures and reduced volunteer numbers significantly to ensure compliance, however due to the virus we are in urgent need of additional PPE such as face masks, disposable gloves and specialised gloves and hand sanitiser to ensure our volunteers remain as safe as possible whilst we continue to make our community safe from used discarded drug needles during this difficult time whilst people enjoy their daily exercise.

Leam Trash Friends have also continued to secure areas to prevent further discarded needles. Photo supplied

"We have recovered the last week alone some 700 plus used needles from across Leamington with further reports coming in which we are attending to urgently.

"We have also continued our works to secure areas to prevent further discarded needles with two areas cleared of disgards and secured last week as well as some street litter collections.

"If you are able to assist us with our PPE needs please reach out to us via our Facebook page www.facebook.com/leamtrashfriends or email [email protected]

"Alternatively you can donate by visiting our GoFundMe page at: www.gofundme.com/street-clearance"Thank you to all for your support to date we rely solely on public support and need it more than ever during this difficult time.

"We look forward to seeing you all again when this blows over. Stay safe."

Work continues for volunteers who clean up streets in Leamington - but they need the public's help