(Image: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL)
Durham County Council is appealing for the public's help as officers hunt those responsible for a fly-tipping incident at a former greyhound track in County Durham.
The council's fly-tipping team is investigating after a quantity of waste was discovered at the Old Greyhound Track on Black Lane, Wheatley Hill.
The rubbish is believed to have been dumped on or before September 24.
Durham County Council are searching for the people responsible for the fly-tipping. (Image: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL)
As part of the investigation, officers are asking residents to come forward with any information that could help identify those responsible.
Anyone who witnessed the dumping, saw suspicious vehicles in the area, or recognises any of the items found at the site is urged to contact the council. Investigators are also keen to hear from anyone who may have recently had similar items removed from their property.
The appeal marks the latest effort by Durham County Council to tackle fly-tipping, which continues to cause problems for communities across the county.
A spokesperson said officers are working to establish who was behind the incident and are hoping information from the public will provide vital leads.
Anyone with information is asked to call 03000 260000 and quote reference 1686052.
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The council is also encouraging residents to report any incidents of fly-tipping they encounter.
Reports can be made by phone, via the Durham County Council Neighbourhood Wardens - East Facebook page, or through the council's online reporting service at www.durham.gov.uk/doitonline.
Those responsible for fly-tipping can face enforcement action, fines and prosecution, with council officers warning that information from members of the public can play a key role in bringing offenders to justice.