Fly-tipper fined for dumping construction waste

The waste was found behind D & S Specks on Wold Road in Hull

A man has been fined for dumping a large pile of construction waste behind a store in Hull.

Rafal Lukasczyk, of Leonard Street, Hull, was prosecuted at Hull Magistrates' Court on 1 August after he left waste behind D & S Specks on Wold Road in January.

The 47-year-old received a 12-month conditional discharge and was ordered to pay £690 to Hull City Council.

Councillor Charles Quinn, portfolio holder for environment, said: "There is absolutely no excuse for fly-tipping. It's illegal, unsightly and costs the taxpayer money that could be better spent on essential services."

Quinn urged anyone who witnessed or had footage of fly-tipping to contact the council.

He added: "This prosecution sends a clear message that we will not tolerate fly-tipping."

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