PUBLIC reaction to the EU verdict has poured in, with many young people citing fears about the future.

Despite the clear win for Leave, referendum analysis has revealed how among 18-24 year-olds 75 per cent are believed to have opted for Remain nationwide.

It was the older vote ushering Britain to the exit door, with the divide in opinion reflected among county people yesterday.

Worcester nurse Samantha Barker, aged 25, a nurse, said she felt "despondent" by the result.

"I'm a student nurse, and I'm wondering what is going to be left of the NHS in the hands of these idiots," she said.

Gillian Reynolds, aged 24 and Ryan Buttery, 22, students at the University of Worcester, said their ultimate emotion was one of being "scared".

"We're both postgraduate molecular biology research students at Worcester University and we're terrified for the future of science in the UK," said Ms Reynolds.

Worcester News reader Charlotte Blea said: "I am 27 and feel unsure of what the future now holds for our country."

In contrast, many people among the older age groups were rejoicing at the result.

Bill Jacobs, 51, of Tolladine Road, said: "This is the best thing to happen to Britain in a long time, our economy will flourish.

"The nation has spoken, now we will make the best of it."

Writing on our website a reader called Saucerer posted: "This is fabulous news with the result.

"This means we can start to get our country back and rule it the way we like, as well as get back our sovereignty and nationalism."

A fellow poster called Mr Wrighty said: "Just goes to show how poorly our leaders know their electorate."

Worcester cafe owner Francini Osorio, who runs Francini Café de Colombia in Angel Place, said: "This year I'm planning to open another two shops but I don’t know if I will now.

"I'm really worried because I don't know what will happen to the economy and especially small businesses."

Mr Osorio, who was born in Colombia, said he expected another recession as a result of the vote to leave.

"It will be worse than the one before and people will have less money to spend in the shops," he said.

"We are all a part of this and it will affect every one of us."

The coffee shop owner, who has lived in England for the past 29 years, said he felt the economic impact of the vote would affect both migrants and non-migrants.

Additional reporting by Catherine Phillips