Appeal to track down fly-tippers

Council officers are appealing for information after a "highly concerning" fly-tipping incident in the south Shropshire countryside.

The pile of waste, in Horderley, near Wistanstow, could be linked to the motor trade and was possibly connected to the Crewe and Derby areas, Shropshire Council said.

The local authority is asking people to get in contact if they have any information or dashcam footage from the area, or have seen suspicious vehicles in or around Horderley.

"This type of environmental crime shows a clear disregard for our communities, wildlife, and rural environment," the council said.

A spokesperson added: "We are committed to identifying and holding those responsible to account, and we will take enforcement action where evidence allows.

"Let's work together to protect Shropshire and make it clear that fly-tipping will not be tolerated."

The authority also asked people to come forward if they had any information about waste carriers, garages, or scrap activity, linked to the type of materials.

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