Police investigate after fly-tippers dump ‘asbestos’ and building waste at Derbyshire beauty spot

Police are investigating an incident in Derbyshire during which building waste and possible asbestos were dumped at a beauty spot.
By Tom Hardwick
Published 4th Apr 2022, 09:50 BST
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Last week, the Belper Safer Neighbourhood Team attended an incident of fly tipping in the Dethick, Lea and Holloway parish.

An SNT spokesperson said: “Over the weekend, we came across this building waste dumped in a local beauty spot.

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“The astute among you will have noticed the corrugated panels - yes, it looks like asbestos to me as well. Which is why, no doubt, it has been dumped - to save someone the cost of employing a professional waste management company.”

The Belper SNT said they will focus on tackling fly-tipping.The Belper SNT said they will focus on tackling fly-tipping.
The Belper SNT said they will focus on tackling fly-tipping.

The SNT reassured residents that fly-tipping in the area is one of their priorities over the coming months.

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