A 64-year-old man has been slapped with a fixed penalty notice after being caught fly tipping in Jubilee Park in Willington.

The incident was caught on the park's CCTV and an investigation was carried out by a member of the Wardens Fly Tipping Investigation Team.

The man was interviewed and he accepted responsibility for the crime.

He has been forced to pay a £400 fine for the offence.

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A Durham County Council Neighbourhood Warden spokesperson said: "A male aged 65 from Crook has been issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice in relation to a Fly Tipping offence in the Jubilee Picnic area of Willington.

"The offence was captured on CCTV, and an investigation was carried out by a Member of the Wardens Fly Tipping Investigation Team.

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"The male was interviewed and reluctantly accepted responsibility for the offence.

"The Fixed Penalty Notice set at £400, needs to paid within 14 days or the male will be prosecuted for the offence.

"To report Fly Tipping please call 03000 260000 or use the online reporting system www.durham.gov.uk/doitonline"