More than 20 vehicles pitch up on Wicor Recreation Ground in Portchester
MORE than 20 vehicles have pitched up on a field in Portchester.
The unlawful encampment was set up at Wicor Recreation Ground in Cranleigh Road at about midday.
Pictures from the site show at least 15 caravans and 11 other vehicles, including cars, vans and trucks.
Representatives from Fareham Borough Council visited the site shortly after 2pm. Their arrival was caught on video.
Hampshire Constabulary is also aware of the encampment.
A police spokesman said: ‘We are aware of an unauthorised encampment at Wicor Recreation Ground.
‘A group arrived at the location around lunchtime today (August 6). We are liaising with Fareham Borough Council, who own the land.’
An unlawful camp was set up on Wicor Recreation Ground in May, 2016 – almost scuppering a football match between Pompey Legends and Rangers Legends.