Waste dumped and crops damaged at field in Soutbourne

According to Sussex Police, officers were called by a farmer who discovered waste dumped in a field at the northern end of Stein Road around 1pm last Thursday (July 16).

A spokesperson said: "As well as potentially contaminating the crop by fly-tipping waste into the field, damage was also caused as the vehicle used to transport the waste flattened the crop in the process.

"The waste is thought to be from a possible shop refit or refurbishment.

"Anyone who has any information about the incident, or who saw any suspicious behaviour in the area, is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 47200119163."

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