From the Ardrossan Herald
WITHIN hours of Travellers setting up camp on North Shore an Ardrossan man was arrested for a hate crime following a clash between the two communities.
Yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) four caravans set up camp on North Shore and in a matter of hours the Herald received a number of calls complaining about their presence.
By 4pm police officers arrived on scene and spoke to the Travellers before arresting a 52-year-old man who resides nearby.
Spokesman for Police Scotland said: "On Tuesday, June 25 Police Scotland received reports of an unauthorised encampment in the area of Eglinton Road, Ardrossan and officers attended.
"About 4.05pm officers were in attendance when a 52-year-old man from Ardrossan was arrested for an alleged hate crime.
"Police Scotland work closely with North Ayrshire Council and will support them in enforcing all available legislation relating to unauthorised encampments."
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