Halifax fly-tipper caught after being spotted on camera

Malcolm Alan Pinder of Halifax was caught and prosecuted after he was photographed fly-tipping on Angel Road, behind a retail park off Pellon Lane, Halifax.

A man fitting Mr Pinder’s description had been reported to Calderdale Council for fly-tipping on numerous occasions; however despite officers thoroughly investigating each occurrence, he had previously left no evidence to confirm his identity. Finally a breakthrough came, after Mr Pinder was formally identified from the photographs taken at Angel Road.

He appeared at Bradford Magistrate’s Court and pleaded guilty to fly-tipping. He was sentenced to three months imprisonment and a Criminal Behaviour Order was imposed on him for five years.

Councillors have urged the public to report fly-tipping.