AN ILLEGAL Traveller encampment has been set up in a village recreation ground.
Approximately five vehicles and three caravans were seen parked at Otterbourne Recreation Ground, Oak Wood Avenue, at 4pm on Wednesday, June 10.
Police say that they are aware of the encampment and are engaging with both the local and traveller communities.
A police spokesman said: "At approximately 4pm yesterday (Wednesday 10 June), we were made aware of an unauthorised encampment of approximately five vehicles and three caravans at Otterbourne Recreation Ground, Oak Wood Avenue.
"Officers are continuing to visit the encampment, engaging with both the local and travelling communities in the process.
"We are working closely with our partners and the landowners in order to seek a suitable resolution.
"Any further information can be shared with us by calling 101 and quoting incident number 44260274610."
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