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A furious farmer in the Lake District sprayed slurry over at least twenty luxury cars parked illegally on his land, sparking national debate. After years of tourists leaving gates open, breaking fences, and littering his sheep pasture, Hogg Hodgson says he had enough — and acted to protect his livestock and property. While some hail him a hero for standing up to disrespectful visitors, others call his response extreme. Police are investigating, and Hodgson insists he only targeted vehicles on his land — and that cleanup after the cars left was just the latest indignity. The incident highlights a growing tension between locals and tourists in fragile rural areas, where illegal parking can even block emergency access.

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