Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Pol Allingham and Emily Beament

Critical incident declared in Oxfordshire after illegal flytipping incident

An aerial view of the huge pile of illegally dumped waste by the A34 in Kidlington, Oxfordshire - (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

An illegal fly-tipping site near the River Cherwell in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, has been designated a "critical incident" by the Environment Agency (EA).

The EA’s chief executive stated the declaration means the agency is "laser-focused on finding those responsible and ensuring they face the full force of the law".

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.