£500 fine threat for feeding the ducks

Retired publican Jeff Howell was threatened with a £500 fine - for feeding the ducks.

Two council wardens patrolling a river bank gave Jeff, 65, a verbal warning after spotting him hand-feeding the birds.



Jeff, who was at the River Derwent near his home in Derby, said: "They said I could attract rats and that I could get fined £500."

Derby City Council admits it "strongly discourages" duck feeding but claimed that the fine would not be more than £50.