It's a spraying, sucking, faeces-devouring machine and it's coming to a street near you.
The 'poover' is Islington Council's newest acquisition in the fight against dog fouling and the first known vehicle of its kind to be used in the country.
The modified Honda 125cc bike has been specially fitted with a water and suction kit to remove dog faeces.
Cllr Ruth Polling, Islington Council's Executive Member for Leisure and Equalities, said: “Islington residents have long made it very clear that promoting responsible dog ownership is a top priority for them.
“While many residents do the right thing and clean up after their pets, there are still some people who leave the mess behind which is unsightly and unpleasant.
“Our street sweepers work very hard, seven days a week and the poover is another way Islington Council is tackling the issue.”
The poover works by spraying the dog faeces with a jet of water to loosen it and then removing the mess with a suction mechanism.
A fragrant detergent sterilises the area simultaneously.
The poover boasts a 25L holding capacity.
Page Last Updated: 28 August 2009