A woman has been fined £250 for failing to clean up dog mess in her garden.
Residents had complained about the smell coming from Sarah Wilson's Tyne Street property, where officers found a 250litre bin overflowing with dog mess.
After failing to comply with served legal notices to clean up the mess, she was prosecuted by Hull City Council's Environmental Neighbourhood Nuisance Team.
Ms Wilson, 35, did not turn up for court on Friday but was found guilty in absence and ordered to pay pay a £110 fine, prosecution costs of £125 and a £15 victim surcharge.
Councillor John Hewitt, Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhood and Communities, said: "Miss Wilson failed to act responsibly and clean up the dog mess in her garden and we will take action against those who ignore the legal notices we issue.
"Residents should not have to tolerate unpleasant smells and untidy gardens in their local area and urge them to let come forward and report them to us."
Anyone can report any environmental crime by calling 01482 300 300, visiting www.hullcc.gov.uk, your local customer service centre or emailing enviro.crime@hullcc.gov.uk
