Bungling fly-tipper caught dumping washing machine

The man was caught on CCTV struggling with the washing machine on a footpath

A fly-tipper was caught on CCTV dragging a washing machine along a path before trying to shove it into some bushes near his home.

The man was filmed struggling with the appliance on Hurleybrook Way in Leegomery, Telford, while looking around to make sure he was not being watched.

At one point he walked away before returning with a part that he tried and failed to re-attach to the machine.

Telford and Wrekin Council said the man was tracked down and fined £1,000 for the incident, which took place on 3 March.

A spokesperson for the authority said it would not hesitate to fine people who fly-tip.

“The individual who dumped this washing machine is now £1,000 out of pocket which they could have saved had they done the right thing and disposed of it properly,” they added.

The spokesperson said there was never any excuse for fly-tipping, adding that the council was aware it was an issue residents want tackling.