A man has been stung with a £400 fine for fly-tipping after leaving out his folded up cardboard for recycling as instructed. Patrick Ward was fined by one of Torbay Council's new private enforcement team who was wearing a body camera but who allegedly refused to answer any questions.
The 55-year-old shopkeeper told Devon Live he has had his appeal turned down and his case has now been taken up by local ward councillors who have described the enforcement as 'over the top'. Mr Ward said: "It was harrowing. This guy wearing a bodycam turned up.
"He just said; 'This is the fine' while videoing me. That was almost the worst part. There is nothing quite like someone videoing you whilst issuing you with a fine, but refusing to answer any of your questions art the same time."
