Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police confirm discovery of human remains near illegal rubbish dump in Rainham, Havering, amid concerns over toxic waste and environmental hazards
The public is being asked to stay away from the area by the police.
His corpse was discovered this morning (Saturday, October 18) at approximately 8:20 a.m. on Launders Lane, Havering.
The illegal dump site Arnos Field, which is near the lane, has a reputation for catching fire throughout the summer.
At the scene, he was declared dead.
Following a call from Essex Police on a missing person’s case, Met Police officers conducted a search and found his body.
To identify the man and notify his next of kin, inquiries are underway.
Between Lamb’s Lane and Wennington Road, the road is still blocked.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said:
“The body of a man has been recovered from Launders Lane, Rainham.
Met officers found the body as part of proactive searches at around 08:20hrs on Saturday, 18 October. This followed contact from Essex Police on Friday, 16 October in relation to a missing person they were investigating. This investigation was passed to the Met on Friday, 17 October.
The man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries are underway to identify the man and to inform his next of kin.
The road is closed in both directions between Lamb’s Lane and Wennington Road and we ask people to please avoid the area.”
What measures are being taken to prevent illegal dumping in Rainham?
Establishing security fences with concrete barriers at known illegal dump sites like Arnolds Field prevents easy access by dumpers. Appropriate signage informs the public that dumping is not permitted and is being monitored.
The installation of a security camera system and mobile solar unit provides the authorities with evidence and alerts that will identify illegal dumping activity. It can also provide alerts to authorities so that action can be taken more swiftly.
Local councils work jointly with police to provide fines, penalties, and/or criminal charges to those caught illegally dumping waste. Some local areas utilize license plate recognition (LPR) technology to ticket repeat offenders.
