WASTE carriers and speeding drivers have ben targeted by police in Tilbury.

The borough's town centre policing team were responding to public fears and PC Stuart Mackinnon, who was overseeing the operation, said: "After residents raised their concerns with us about these issues, it was important that we took action.

"These offences not only present problems for the local community, but can cause harm to people and the environment and these legislations are in place to protect people and keep them safe.

"Working together with our colleagues at Thurrock Council means we can ensure that offenders are held accountable for their actions."

Officers reported two drivers for speeding on St Chad's Road, while Thurrock Council issued four fixed penalty notices after two people failed to produce a waste transfer note or licence and another two people didn't have a waste carriers licence.

Furthermore an investigation has been launched after a motorcyclist failed to stop after they were requested to by officers for speeding.