Two men arrested over 150m-long illegal rubbish dump in Oxfordshire field

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Two men arrested over 150m-long illegal rubbish dump in Oxfordshire field

Two men have been arrested in connection with an investigation into the illegal dumping of waste near the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire.

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The Environment Agency declared a critical incident over the 150m long waste mountain, which risks spreading pollution into the river.

They said a man aged 69 and a 54-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of environmental and money laundering offences.

Both were released on conditional bail.

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Date: January 30, 2026