Police have shared shocking pictures of fly-tipping in a Peterborough village. 

Officers said they were alerted to the waste on the back roads of Castor and the A47 by a group of cyclists on July 23.

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: "We have spoken to Peterborough City Council, who have arranged for the items to be removed and have a camera installed in a bid to prevent it from happening again at that location."

Local authorities can issue fixed penalty notices for fly-tipping offences, with more serious action inclusion imprisonment or fines of up to £50,000 if a case is taken to court. 

A spokesperson for Peterborough City Council added: "We are aware of this incident which officers are currently investigating and working to remove this fly-tip. We will also consider installing a camera in this area in future, as part of our on-going work to tackle fly-tipping. 

“Fly-tipping can be an issue in rural areas and we will always work to remove any rubbish that is reported to us on public land within 48 hours or 24 hours when it is classed as hazardous.  

“We would like to remind residents that they can face substantial fines for fly-tipping or using unlicensed carriers to dispose of their waste. Fly-tipping can also be reported to us at www.peterborough.gov.uk  or by calling 01733 747474."