A FLY-TIPPING incident that saw carpet offcuts, insulation and more dumped in countryside near Dorchester is being investigated.

The incident happened in Herrison Road, Charlton Down, some time between January 6 and 7, according to Dorset Council’s Waste Services team.

A spokesperson said: “There was around a transit-van load – including carpet offcuts, insulation, green and black bags of waste – and required two operatives to fully clean up.

“Everything was removed last Friday (January 12).”

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The tipping is now being investigated and anyone who can help is being urged to call 01305 221000.

“Where there is sufficient evidence, we will investigate reported fly-tips and attempt to trace and prosecute/fine anyone found to be illegally dumping waste,” the spokesperson added.

Investigators are looking into where the fly-tipped waste came from