Shocking CCTV captures the moment brazen fly-tippers dump tonnes of rubble outside an abandoned pub.

Fed-up council officials have released the images after the former Share and Coulter pub in Greenhill, Herne Bay became a fly-tipping hotspot.

Police want to speak to the men captured in the footage, who are seen dumping mounds of rubbish, bricks and rubble at the site.

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Canterbury City Council’s Douglas Rattray said: “We would really like to speak to the people in these images as they could have valuable information that will help us and the police with our inquiries.

“Fly-tipping in general blights the countryside, has a detrimental impact on the quality of life of our communities and costs a fortune to clear up.

“We are determined to do all that we can to catch those involved in this type of criminal act.”

In February, contractors removed more than 70 tonnes of waste and four tonnes of asbestos from the site, costing the council £21,000.

Last year, the authority cleared more than 100 tonnes of waste, again costing £21,000.

The images released by the authority were taken between June and October last year and February this year.

Council bosses have also secured a court injunction to stop caravans accessing the land.

“Criminal responsibility does not stop with those who are dumping rubbish,” Mr Rattray added.

“If you pay someone to dispose of your waste and they are not registered with the Environment Agency you will be liable if your rubbish is found in a country lane, a field or by the roadside.

“You too could be fined or brought before the courts. It is your responsibility to check they are taking your rubbish to somewhere it can be disposed of correctly.

“You can check they are registered on the Environment Agency’s website and the person disposing of your waste should give you a copy of a waste transfer note.”

Council bosses would like to hear from anyone who may know any of the men pictured.

Call 01227 655027 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.