Police were called on the morning of 17 October following reports that the man had repeatedly struck a bin lorry during a confrontation.

Officers attended the scene, and following an investigation, the man – aged in his 30s – was issued with a conditional caution and ordered to pay £200 in compensation.

A spokesperson for Peterborough City Council told the Peterborough Telegraph: ‘Luckily none of our refuse collectors were injured, although they were shaken, but the refuse vehicle they took shelter in was damaged.

‘As a council we will not tolerate acts of violence and abuse towards our staff, who are simply trying to do a good job for the residents of our city, and will report matters to the police where appropriate.’

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