'No Eastern Europeans', Warwickshire sign reads There was someone else in their car looking incredulously at it. They've obviously had problems with people taking fish, judging by the other signs they've put up. But you don't expect to see this ignorant, racist kind of thing. Even if they held racist views, I can't understand how they think this is acceptable. I grew up in the village. Our children are between 16 and seven. My ten-year-old was astonished and shocked to see it. Some professional firm has produced this sign, it's not just a handwritten poster. Somebody has gone to a great deal of thought to produce it. He said he has reported the sign to the police. Another sign at the private campsite reads: "We reserve the right to search any vehicles during fishing and when leaving." The camping site states that anyone caught removing fish from the fishery will be prosecuted. Despite the criticism, owner Eddie Whitehead stands by his decision to put up the sign. He said it was the only thing to do to "prevent Eastern Europeans stealing fish." He said: "I am sure they are Eastern Europeans. I've had no problems with people from other countries. I haven't got time to sit and watch them to see if they are taking fish. I'm concerned for my own safety too. That's the reason I don't want them. I may be breaking the law, but it's livelihood. I've just re-stocked the lake with £9,600 of carp. Every fishery has the same problem. They are breaking the law in England because they are pinching the fish. Warwickshire county councillor John Appleton (Con, Southam), who represents Napton, said: "I will talk to the owner about the problem of stolen fish. If he's had fish stolen, he should report it to the police instead of putting the sign up. Any case of theft should be reported to the police.