From This Is Local London
A large group of Travellers have set up camp on a plot of wasteland in Mill Hill.
Around two dozen caravans arrived at the gated site in Bunns Lane, at the junction with Flower Lane, on Friday night.
Police who visited the site on Saturday morning were told by the group they would be moving to the south coast today (Monday).
Officers were called at 8am on Saturday morning and have been carrying out patrols in the area over the weekend.
A Barnet Police spokesman said: “The Travellers told the officers that they were on the way to the south coast and would move on today (Monday).
“Barnet officers are monitoring the location and providing reassurance patrols whilst the Travellers stay in the field.”
Barnet Council said it is working to establish who owns the land and is sending officers to the site today.
The Times Series visited the camp this morning with Hale ward councillor Hugh Rayner.
The Conservative politician said it may be difficult to move the camp on if they do not do so willingly.
He said: “They have actually got to get in their vans and drive out. It appears to be private land, which makes it a little more complicated.
“Whenever there is open land, there is always a threat Travellers might move in.”
see also: This Is Local London - Travellers in Bunns Lane, Mill Hill, served with eviction notice by Barnet Police on site owned by Taylor Wimpey
This Is Local London - Barnet Police remove Travellers in Bunns Lane, Mill Hill, from land owned by Taylor Wimpey
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