Environment Agency combats 'pollution incident'

Environment Agency officials said the pollution was reported at Baits Bite Lock on the River Cam

Jeff Overs/BBC A photograph taken from the bank of the River Cam, where King's College Chapel can be seen in the distance. A number of punts are on the River Cam with people steering them. — Environment Agency officials said the pollution was reported at Baits Bite Lock on the River Cam

The Environment Agency has been combating a "pollution incident" in a river which flows through a university city.

Officials said the pollution was reported at Baits Bite Lock on the River Cam in Cambridge on Friday.

A spokesman said "oil-absorbent booms" had been positioned in the river to treat the incident.

He added: “Anyone with information about a pollution incident can call [the agency]."

“We received reports of a pollution incident at Baits Bite Lock on Friday afternoon and officers attended the scene," said the Environment Agency spokesman.

"We have deployed oil-absorbent booms and will continue to monitor the site."

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