Caravan convoy which pitched up on Waterlooville green causing cricket to be suspended set to be evicted

An encampment of caravans which pitched up on a cricket field in Waterlooville, resulting in matches being suspended, is set to be evicted.
By Steve Deeks
Published 1st Jul 2022, 12:27 BST
Updated 1st Jul 2022, 16:38 BST
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Around 20 caravans, vans and cars were seen at the recreation ground in Jubilee Park on Wednesday morning before they were given notice to leave.

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It is understood that all cricket-related activities at the club have been suspended.

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Police and the council have been aware of the encampment, with the owners’ departure understood to be imminent at the time of writing.

A police spokesman said: ‘We are aware of an unauthorised encampment at Jubilee Park, Waterlooville, and our officers have attended the site to assess the situation.

‘We are working closely with the landowners to seek a suitable resolution.’

It comes as convoy of caravans was turfed off Southsea Common on Tuesday evening.

A group was then reported in Gosport by the Grange School on Wednesday morning.

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