Appeal issued after asbestos is dumped on road in Royton

Image courtesy of the 'I love Oldham' Facebook page

Oldham Council have issued an appeal for witnesses after a pile of potentially dangerous asbestos was dumped in the road in Royton.

A post on the Council's 'I love Oldham' Facebook page read: "We are appealing for info after this asbestos was found on Rochdale Road, Royton around 12.30pm on September 18.

"A specialist team had to clear the waste up.

"Did you see a lorry shed its load or do you have dashcam footage?

"Please get in touch with us. #DontTrashOldham."

To report fly-tipping in Oldham, click on the Council's web page here

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