Rat spotted among huge pile of fly-tipped rubbish on lane to Northampton beauty spot

A rat was spotted scurrying among a huge pile of rubbish dumped on the side of a road that leads to a beauty spot in Northampton.

A bed, a mattress, a load of tyres and bin bags have been piled on top of each other on the lane to Sixfields Reservoir.

While another smaller litter mound includes all sorts of rubbish and a glass bottle has been smashed nearby.

Freelance photographer Leila Coker said the fly-tip was the worst she has seen it when she noticed it on Friday (January 22).

A sign on one of the bin bags says Northampton Borough Council is aware of the illegal waste and is investigating.

A council spokesperson said the best way to highlight any issues with fly-tips, street cleansing issues, missed bin collections and graffiti is to visit its website or use its app.