An unpleasant smell is wafting over parts of Shrewsbury for the second time is as many months, residents said today.

Monkmoor and Mount Pleasant residents have been scratching their heads over a strong “sewage” smell.

The nasty odour was first noticed yesterday and has continued through the night, residents said.

Councillor Tony Durnell, member for Monkmoor, said he had noticed a smell in the area. He said: “I went for a walk last night and it wasn’t too bad at that time, but it is something we have noticed before. I think it is chicken muck at a farm and it can be quite strong.”

One Monkmoor resident, who did not wish to be named, said: “I was travelling along Telford Way at 7.30pm and noticed a very strong pungent smell.

“Later on I was driving through the Mount Pleasant and Monkmoor areas and it was even stronger, I can only really describe it as a vile stench.”

It is the second time in the past month that a bad smell has been noticed in the area.

Last month residents complained of a similar smell in the same area which was believed to be from a farmer spreading chicken muck on his fields and not digging it in quick enough.

Harlescott resident Beverley Marsh said: “You could smell it all across Harlescott, Monkmoor and Abbey Foregate.”

Jennifer Fullard, for Shropshire Council, said: “We encourage anyone concerned about pollution or any other public protection issue to contact us on 0345 678 9000.”