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Leicestershire site hit by 30,000 tonnes of waste
4 Aug
Summary
- A 24-year-old man was arrested in connection with significant waste dumping.
- Approximately 30,000 tonnes of shredded waste was found at Cave's Inn Pits.
- The affected site is a protected area due to its diverse habitats and wildlife.
A 24-year-old man from Leeds was arrested this week in connection with a "sickening" case of large-scale illegal waste dumping. The incident involved approximately 30,000 tonnes of shredded waste discovered at Cave's Inn Pits, a site of special scientific interest near Shawell, Leicestershire.
Environment Agency officials reported that soil was used to conceal the waste, which covered an area equivalent to a football pitch. This protected site is vital for its neutral marsh, scrub, grassland, and pool habitats, supporting a diverse range of breeding birds.
The arrest is also linked to an ongoing investigation into similar large-scale illegal waste dumping at a site in Wigan. Three other men were arrested in connection with that incident.
