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A van driver who threw a polystyrene cup and paper towels out of the vehicle's window is being sent a fixed penalty fine by Shepway District Council.

The Hawkinge neighbourhood policing team received a complaint this morning (23 October) about a van driver who threw a polystyrene cup of tea out of his window.

The van driver's actions in The Mead, Hawkinge outraged a local resident who phoned PC Trevor Moody to complain.

PC Moody made enquiries to trace the company who owns the van and spoke to a depot manager who said the driver would be subject to disciplinary action for bringing the company into disrepute.

A Shepway District Council spokesman said they are sending the driver a fixed penalty notice for littering of £50 which could rise to £80 if not paid within 14 days.