Fly tipping a major problem in Cornwall

Fly tipping at Liberty Zawn Pendeen, summer 2015 Credit: Friends of Portheras Cove Community Conservation Group

The dumping of household goods in a Cornish beauty spot - one in which seals shelter from the sea - was heartbreaking for the community group that works to protect it.

Delia Webb from Friends of Portheras Cove - says some of the team almost cried when they saw what had been done to the world heritage site.

Fly tipping in Cornwall has increased by 40% in the past year.

In the last 12 months nearly 5,000 incidents were reported compared with just under 3,500 for the year before.

Fly tipping incidents on council land last year Credit: ITV News
Dumped rubbish in Cornwall Credit: Friends of Portheras Cove Community Conservation Group