THERE are concerns over the ‘unkempt’ state of the walkway that now occupies the site of Fred and Rose West’s demolished House of Horrors.

The infamous Gloucester, home of the serial killers – where nine bodies were found, including that of Newent 19-year-old Juanita Mott – was demolished after their horrific crimes came to light in the 1990s.

At least 12 murders were committed between 1967 and 1987 by Fred West, who came from Much Marcle near Kempley, on the edge of the Forest of Dean, and buried his first wife and another victim in fields near his childhood home.

The Cromwell Street property was demolished by Gloucester City Council in 1996 and the land turned into a walkway.

But there are now concerns over how the area looks, with one resident describing it as ‘very overgrown and unkempt’.

“Given the sensitivity of the site, it’s not a great look,” they said.

Councillors believe the area should be maintained to the highest standard due to the site’s “deeply distressing history”.

Gloucester Westgate Councillor Rebecca Trimnell (LD) said: “There is a particular responsibility on us to ensure that this area is treated with the utmost dignity and respect, which means ensuring the environment around the site is maintained to the very highest standard possible.”

Gloucester City Council said it recognised the importance of maintaining it appropriately.

“The area remains on a regular maintenance schedule and will continue to be monitored,” said a spokesperson.

West, charged with 12 murders, took his own life in prison in 1995, while Rose West is serving life for 10 murders.

But it is widely believed Fred killed more, with the 2022 ITV documentary ‘Fred and Rose: Reopened’ raising the prospect of more murder graves in the fields between Much Marcle and Kempley.

Calls to investigate “ground anomalies” in Fingerpost Field, where 18-year-old Anna McFall’s pregnant body was found, and Letterbox Field, where first wife Rena Costello was buried, have so far been rejected though.

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