Members of the public have been urged to help track down a motorcyclist who was caught hurling a bag of dog poo at a council warden.
The balaclava-clad thug was filmed riding from a wooded area onto a pavement in Stanley, County Durham, before slowing down at a bus stop to throw the bag at the official. The biker then fled the area, which was being patrolled by Durham County Council Neighbourhood Wardens at the time. A shocking video of the incident captured the bizarre moment the rider mounted the pavement whilst clinging onto a green bag and launching it at the warden.
Durham County Council has since issued an appeal for members of the public to come forward and help track the motorcyclist down.
A spokesperson said in an appeal: “Do you recognise this member of the balaclava club?
“They attempted to throw bagged up dog poop at one of our wardens while they were on patrol in Stanley but failed miserably.
“We are keen to speak to this individual so that the appropriate action can be taken.
“If you recognise this person or can assist with any information, we ask that you contact the Neighbourhood Warden Team. Any information received with be treated with the strictest confidence.”
The incident provoked anger from viewers who rushed to the warden’s defence.
Peter Royal said: “We need more wardens who do an amazing job. Especially in West Auckland – these balaclava dirt bikers are dangerous.
“It’s all fun and games until someone gets killed.” Scott Davison said: “They don’t care about police, why would they care about pretend coppers?”
June Broxson said: “When they get him he needs all the poo bags emptying over him and made to eat it.” And Kenny Tallentire added: “What has this place become?”
In Durham, neighbourhood wardens carry out regular patrols to improve the quality of life for residents, dealing with any issues they encounter – or issues that are reported to them. They also help to tackle low level anti-social behaviour, and where appropriate, have the power to issue fixed penalty notices for environmental crimes for a range of issues.
This may include littering, flytipping and dog fouling. Wardens may also take action against abandoned vehicles, graffiti and owners who fail to put a dog on a lead when asked to do so by an authorised officer.
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