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People have been asked to stop putting things in the Jolly Fisherman Fountain in Skegness.

East Lindsey District Council issued the plea after the fountain began foaming with bubbles on Friday 1 March.

“It costs around £250 for the labour and chemicals. We are asking people to stop putting substances in our fountains," a council spokesperson said.

However, some people argued it was "just a bit of fun."

“It can pose a risk to the fountain machinery and requires time and is an unnecessary use of taxpayers’ money," the spokesperson added.

The authority said the area was monitored by CCTV and “previously when those responsible have been identified the police have followed this up.”

'Not malicious'

Tony Johnson, 56, from Skegness was walking his dog on Friday when he saw the bubbles.

“It happens regularly and it is not malicious. It is just a bit of fun,” he said.

“It makes people smile. At the end of the day, it is comical and it should not offend anybody.”