On the hunt for Brodick fly tippers

This shocking picture has led to a plea by the Arran Ranger Service asking if anyone can help identify a number of carpets that have been dumped in woods near Brodick.

The photographs appear to show at least six carpets and linoleum which has been carelessly discarded along with household waste, including plastic and other recyclable items.

The appeal to find the fly tippers on social media was met with a number of suggestions that might help to find the culprit.

One said the carpets appeared to be from a house renovation which appeared to date from the 1970s and that island estate agents could be called to see if they recently sold a house that required refurbishing.

Another suggested going through the household waste to see if there were any bills with an address on them.

And one enterprising amateur sleuth suggested laying the carpets out to approximate the size of the house to help narrow down the search.

If you recognise these carpets, above, or have any knowledge of the fly tipping, the Arran Ranger Service would like to hear from you. Fly tipping can be reported on the North Ayrshire website and is punishable by means of a £200 fine.

Failure to remove the waste after a fixed penalty notice has been issued can result in additional removal charges which, if unpaid, can then result in a jail term and a £40,000 fine.

Vehicles used to commit these crimes can also be seized and destroyed.