Concerns over 'men in balaclavas' putting up flags in Cheltenham'The intimidating sight of men in balaclavas hoisting flags fills many people with fear and disgust'View 3 Images Men wearing balaclavas were reportedly seen attaching flags to lampposts in Cheltenham this week. (Image: Submitted/Getty)There are concerns men in balaclavas were reportedly seen attaching flags to lampposts in Cheltenham this week. ‌A mix of Union Flags and St George's Cross were put up near the Evesham Road and Wellington Road junction earlier this week. ‌Councillor Julian Tooke (LD, Pittville and St Paul's) who represents that part of the spa town at Gloucestershire County Council said he was contacted by a concerned resident. ‌He said she witnessed men get out of a van and use a lift to attach flags high up on the lampposts.

Source: Daily Mirror March 13, 2026 11:54 UTC