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Flytipper's 'Personal Dumping Ground' Exposed by Dashcam
10 Sep
Summary
- A serial flytipper was apprehended by dashcam footage.
- Multiple resident reports led to the flytipper's capture.
- The offender received a suspended jail sentence for his crimes.
A serial flytipper has been brought to justice after his illegal dumping activities were captured on dashcam. John Sheridan, aged 42, had been treating the city of Gloucester as his own personal waste disposal site.
The apprehension of Sheridan, who resides in London, came about due to multiple reports from concerned citizens in Gloucester. Evidence presented in court showed Sheridan was guilty of five counts of fly-tipping.
As a consequence of his conviction, Sheridan was sentenced to 30 weeks in prison. However, this sentence was suspended for a period of two years, meaning he will avoid immediate incarceration if he adheres to specific conditions.
