Bin collections stopped in Blackhall Colliery as Police continue to probe murder

Bin collection schedules have been stopped in Blackhall Colliery.
By Faye Dixon
Published 6th Aug 2019, 16:50 BST
Updated 6th Aug 2019, 18:08 BST
The scene of a murder on Third Street Blackhall.The scene of a murder on Third Street Blackhall.
The scene of a murder on Third Street Blackhall.

The council confirmed on Tuesday, August 6 that Durham police have asked them to stop collecting rubbish bins in the area of Blackhall Colliery.

Oliver Sherratt, Durham County Council’s head of environment, said: “We would like to apologise to residents for any inconvenience this is causing and assure them we will be carrying out collections as soon as we can once police allow.”

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This news follows the ongoing murder investigation into a death in the same area. The body of a 36-year-old was found in a house in Third Street, Blackhall Colliery, on Tuesday, July 30. John Littlewood died as a result of head injuries. Police have confirmed that they currently have officers following a number of lines of inquiry into the murder.

There is currently no set date for when bin collections will resume as normal.