Railings to protect pedestrians walking close to a 'killer kerb' that has racked up thousands of pounds worth of damage are already 'mangled' just weeks after being installed.

Drivers in Salisbury, Wiltshire, have waged war with their council over the 13-inch high kerb which has resulted in damage to their vehicles and the roadside.

The raised 'trief' was intended to prevent cars from mounting the pavement and making a 'more welcoming environment for pedestrians'.

But thousands of drivers have ended up with scrapes and bangs after hitting the notorious kerb.

Following a bitter row, the council reduced the gradient of a footpath, replaced a section of the damaged kerb and installed pedestrian railings on the other side of the road.