Environment experts investigate how oil got into the River Nene in Northampton

Environment Agency workers are investigating how oil got into the River Nene today, Saturday.

A spokesperson for the agency told the Chron: “We are aware that some oil has entered the River Nene. We understand this has come from the Dallington Brook, a tributary of the Nene.

“Our contractors are currently working to contain and remove the oil. We ask members of the public to please refrain from attending the scene, to allow our contractors to continue their work.”