People who have skips in their gardens or at business premises are warned to be extra vigilant after thieves stole a skip and fly-tipped the contents.

The large mound of rubbish was found dumped on the Grunty Fen Catchwater By-way off White Cross Road, between Wilburton and Little Thetford on Friday, 14 February.

The fly-tip has been reported to East Cambridgeshire District Council and the police who are investigating the incident and will clear the rubbish.

Cllr Julia Huffer, said: “Skips are valuable items, sought for their weight in metal. We advise anyone who is currently using a skip to be mindful of access to the skip particularly at business premises overnight to prevent theft.”

Anyone with information should contact the council on 01353 665555 or CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.