Moped dumped in Lancaster beck causes blockage

A moped caught up in Burrow Beck caused a blockage in the stream at Hala over the weekend.
County Coun Erica Lewis shared this photo on Facebook of the dumped moped in Burrow Beck.County Coun Erica Lewis shared this photo on Facebook of the dumped moped in Burrow Beck.
County Coun Erica Lewis shared this photo on Facebook of the dumped moped in Burrow Beck.

County councillor for Lancaster South East, Erica Lewis, said residents had reported the issue.

Police already in the local area offered to remove the moped pending further investigation. It is believed the vehicle could have been stolen.

For other obstructions in the beck, contact the Environment Agency hotline on 0800 80 70 60.