Sickening moment man levels stick at head of 60 year-old who caught him camping at Welsh beauty spot

© Daily Post Wales A camper goes to strike a 60-year-old man after being confronted for pitching up at Llyn Cowlyd near Trefriw

This shocking video shows the moment a camper goes to strike a 60-year-old man over the head with a stick after he confronts him about pitching up at a Conwy beauty spot.

Luckily the camper, believed to be from the Hull area but currently living locally, thinks twice just before hitting him.

The incident, which happened at Llyn Cowlyd near Trefriw has been reported to the police.

Locals said two campers turned up on Friday night and started a fire, leaving their mess strewn on the ground.

They were asked to leave but took no notice before locals decided to take action and remind the pair of the rules of the government's lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.

© Daily Post Wales The camper was asked to leave as per government advice

The daughter of the 60-year-old in the footage told North Wales Live: "My dad was with the owner of the land and all they did was ask them to leave and said that the police were on their way.

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"Then the man threatened to hit my dad in the head with the stick."

Her dad added: "It was unbelievable that they travelled all the way...to the top of a mountain to camp when the whole country is on lockdown and the government clearly has instructed everyone to stay home unless necessary.

© Daily Post Wales Mess left behind by campers at Llyn Cowlyd near Trefriw

"They were asked to move the night before and were told they weren't supposed to be there, but they decided to ignore that and the police had been informed.

"The police arrived the following morning and dealt with the situation.

"It was an intimidating situation to be in because they were being so aggressive and threatening without any need."

A police spokesman said: "We were informed of two males camping on farm land above Trefriw.

"Officers attended and spoke to the men, who are currently living locally with family.

"They were given advice regarding not being at their home address, and requested to return home or face prosecution.

"The men apologised and left, and we consider the matter closed."

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