There are currently two groups of travellers in the Havant area

A group of travellers have broken into a field in Bedhampton shortly after being evicted from an area in Leigh Park.

The encampment began last night (Wednesday, July 15) with the travellers entering Scratchface Lane Playground. The group likely moved there after being evicted from Barton Field behind Westleigh Park where they had made camp for five days and left a strew of litter and rubbish.

A group of travellers broke into a park off Scratchface Lane in Bedhampton shortly after being evicted from a field behind Westleigh Park in Leigh Park. | The News

placeholder image — A group of travellers broke into a park off Scratchface Lane in Bedhampton shortly after being evicted from a field behind Westleigh Park in Leigh Park. | The News

Travellers at Hermitage Lea on Stockheath Lane. An eviction notice is being appealed for in the courts today. | The News

Local resident have made Havant Borough Council and the police aware of the situation.

It is not the only group currently camping in the Havant area with another group set up on Stockheath Lane on the grounds opposite the Federation of Trosnant Schools. Officers are due in court today to request a section 78 eviction notice with the council expecting the eviction will ‘likely’ take place on Friday.