AN investigation is continuing into as huge fly tip next to the A13 near Stanford-le-Hope.

On Tuesday, 1 April Thurrock Nub News was advised of police activity around a green belt site between the A1013 and A13 between Stanford and Orsett Cock roundabout.

Film of the scene can be viewed here:-

Essex Police later said: "A Kent man aged 41, was arrested on the scene for fly-tipping offences and we're working closely with Thurrock Council's Enforcement Team, to ensure justice is served.

"A vehicle was also seized for its role in this environmental crime."

Thurrock Council said: "Environmental Enforcement Officers (EEOs) and Police Officers from Essex Police were at the scene of a large fly-tip where an individual was arrested.

"All fly-tips are investigated and when evidence is found action is taken to hold those responsible to account. We do not comment on live investigations."

More than seven weeks on, Nub News asked the council for an update and was told: "Evidence has been gathered from the site as part of the council's investigation into the fly-tip. Officers are looking into how and when the fly-tipped waste dumped there will be removed.

"We would like to remind anyone that witnesses fly-tipping that they can report fly-tipping is through the council website at: thurrock.gov.uk/fly-tipping. Our officers investigate all fly-tips and where evidence is found take action against those responsible."