Travellers camping on Shrewsbury field given until 9pm to leave
An "unlawful encampment" on a playing field in Shrewsbury has been given until 9pm today to leave.
Officers from West Mercia Police visited the field off Shorncliffe Drive, near Shelton Road, and issued a notice to the seven caravans and accompanying vehicles parked there.
Concerns were raised by residents on Saturday morning that the community use of facilities was being affected and police have given the occupants until 9pm today to vacate the site.
Parents are being asked to avoid the area and make sure children do not play near the edge of the field or in the trees until Shrewsbury Town Council staff have cleared the area.
One Twitter user said: "There are several travellers' vans camped out on Shorncliffe field. They are already affecting community use of the facility and using the wooded area as a dump."
Sergeant Matt Sanders, of West Mercia Police, confirmed an "unlawful encampment" had been issued a notice to leave.
A spokesperson from Shrewsbury Town Council said: "Officers from West Mercia Police have served a notice to the travellers on Shorncliffe Road and given them until 9pm this evening to vacate the site.
"Once they have left, our Shrewsbury Town Council staff will be on site to clear up any mess left behind.
"Please be aware that until the site is cleaned, we ask that you don't let your children play near the edge of the field or in the trees."
