Man Digs Trench on Neighbor’s Riverbank with Digger

A man, Sam Bancroft, has been accused of damaging his neighbor Andrea Marland’s land and local wildlife by digging a 90-meter trench near the River Tonge in Bolton, claiming it was necessary to prevent erosion. Despite warnings from an environmental agency about lacking permits, Bancroft proceeded with the work, causing distress to Marland and concerns for local habitats.

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