Those petitioning for overnight street lighting in Hertfordshire say their campaign is still going strong.

The 5,000-signature petition was launched after Hertfordshire County Council took the decision to turn the street lights off at night late last year.

Campaign leader Daniel Graham, who lives in Radlett, is determined not to give up the fight and is urging as many people as possible to sign.

He said: "I am absolutely thrilled so many have chosen to support our petition. It just goes to show how many people feel strongly about this.

"We really are pouring everything we can into this petition, I am determined to make it a success."

The father-of-two believes that having no overnight street lighting can be "dangerous" and it also forces people to abide by a curfew.

He added: "This is a nice community but if there are no street lights to guide you, that can be scary no matter where you are.

"There is also a fear that crime figures will spike. It is not fair for us to live in fear."

The group has set up a Facebook group to advertise their campaign, which now has more than 1,500 members.

The lights were turned off last November from midnight to 6am, and campaigners say this was done without any consultation.

The petition can be signed until December 31.