Traveller camp sets up in King George VI Park in Ramsgate - Kent

From This Is Kent

TRAVELLERS set up camp in a Ramsgate park this week.

Nine caravans and cars with Irish and UK numberplates settled behind the play area in King George VI Park in Ramsgate.

Dog walkers called the police on Wednesday after reports of intimidating dogs and caravans set up at the park.

But a Kent Police spokesman said: "It is the responsibility of Thanet council to serve an eviction notice on the settlers as it is their property.

"We are keeping an eye on the situation and will investigate any crime."

Thanet council own and manage the site and served a notice on the Travellers on Wednesday, giving them Travellers until today (Friday) to move on.

A Traveller at the site said: "We were told that we had a couple of days to move on so we'll have to look for somewhere else to go."

A Thanet council spokesman said: "We are aware of the situation and are working closely with the police and our legal team to determine the appropriate route of action.

"We will continue to monitor the situation and appreciate that the community is concerned. We have a duty to look after the safety and well-being of all involved and are in talks with all parties."

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