A man in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester, says he takes matters into his own hands after fly-tipping repeatedly leaves waste on a country lane. The reports describe Stephen Pownall, 67, who says he is “sick of it” following mounds of rubbish being illegally dumped in the area. According to the accounts, Pownall claims he identifies the person responsible and then tracks the suspect to his home. He is then reported to escort the person back to the lane to help clear up the dumped waste. The articles present the incident as a response by a resident rather than through police or local authority action, and they do not provide details on any formal charges, arrests, or investigations. The reporting focuses on Pownall’s actions and his motivation to address ongoing illegal dumping and remove the rubbish from the public lane.
Man in Greater Manchester escorts suspected fly-tipper to clear illegally dumped rubbish
A man in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester, says he takes matters into his own hands after fly-tipping repeatedly leaves waste on a country lane. The reports describe Stephen Pownall, 67, who s...
- Stephen Pownall, 67, is reported to have taken action after illegal fly-tipping on a country lane in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester.
- Reports say mounds of waste were dumped on the lane repeatedly.
- Pownall says he tracks the alleged dumper to the person’s home.
- He is described as escorting the person back to the lane to clear the rubbish.
- The reports do not specify any arrests or formal legal outcomes.
Stephen Pownall (pictured), 67, said he was 'sick of it' after mounds of waste were illegally dumped on a country lane in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester.
4 hours agoStephen Pownall (pictured), 67, said he was 'sick of it' after mounds of waste were illegally dumped on a country lane in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester.
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