In a novel twist to the abandoned car an abandoned speedboat has been reported on a Colchester street.

The speedboat, which is not on a trailer, has been washed up in Cannon Street in New Town for the last five weeks.

The abandoned speedboat in Cannon Street, New Town, Colchester

A Cannon Street resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, said: "It's annoying. It is hard enough to get a parking space without having that dumped there."

Brian Godden, Colchester Council street services team leader, said he would send an officer down to Cannon Street and try to find out who owned the boat.

He said no-one had reported the dumped boat but it would now be dealt with.

Published Friday, January 10, 2003

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