Children’s toys and pushchairs have been dumped on the side of a road in the Cotswolds.

Police found the items ditched on the B4035 Station Road, just outside Chipping Campden, on Sunday afternoon.

The local police force posted a picture of the mess on social media to remind residents of the punishments that can result from fly-tipping.

The caption read: “It is an offence to fly-tip waste and can result in a £400 fine.

“Today (Sunday February 27) we have come across baby toys and pushchairs dumped on the B4035 Station Road just outside Chipping Campden.

“This is not acceptable and with a little more effort it could have been taken to a recycling centre.”

Police have advised that fly-tipping can be reported to the Cotswold District Council.

Earlier this month the council announced they had issued three fixed penalty notices, totalling £1200 in fines.

Cllr Andrew Doherty, cabinet member for environment, waste and recycling, said: “We are seeing more illegitimate waste removal services offered to residents. These services offer unrealistically low prices by avoiding licensing and cutting corners to dispose of waste dangerously and illegally. Please make sure you check any service you use is registered and legitimate before using them otherwise you could be liable.

“If you witness an incident of fly-tipping, please report it as soon as you can, that gives our officers the best chance of catching the perpetrators and by working together we can help tackle this blight on our countryside.”

Kevin Lea, enviro-crime programmes officer at the Council, has reminded residents that they can still be held accountable for fly-tipping, even if they have paid a company to take their waste away.

He said: “It’s essential that residents err on the side of caution and think twice about ‘too good to be true’ low cost quotes when seeking a waste removal service. Under the ‘Domestic Duty of Care’, any resident must ensure that the service is carried out by an authorised person or company otherwise they could face a fine of £400.”