A 45-year-old man from London has been fined more than £1,000 for fly-tipping in Dover.

The district council has prosecuted Shane David Lander, of Lysia Road, London, for two offences of fly-tipping.

He appeared at Canterbury Magistrates on August 19 where he pleaded guilty.

On Boxing Day 2012, Mr Lander drove a van full of domestic waste to Harold Street, Dover, and deposited several bags.

He then drove to Abbey Road, Dover, where further waste was dumped on farmland.

Evidence was found within the waste and Mr Lander was interviewed under caution in accordance with the Police & Criminal Evidence Act 1984.

He later failed to appear at a previous hearing which magistrates said showed his lack of co-operation with the courts.

He was ordered to pay £250 for each fly-tipping offence, a victim surcharge of £50, and £130 compensation for the farmer’s clearance costs, and £400 towards the council’s costs of bringing the prosecution.

Cllr Nicholas Kenton, DDC cabinet member for environment, waste and planning said: “DDC continues to work hard to tackle issues of fly-tipping.

“Fly-tipping is a selfish activity, which is not only unsightly but can create health risks. The council is keen to send out a message that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated and we will pursue matters through the courts as appropriate.”

Mr Lander is permitted to pay the costs in installments however magistrates made it clear that failure to pay could result in a prison sentence.