More than 20 vehicles pitch up on Wicor Recreation Ground in Portchester

MORE than 20 vehicles have pitched up on a field in Portchester.
By ron Melton
Published 6th Aug 2020, 16:04 BST
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The unlawful encampment was set up at Wicor Recreation Ground in Cranleigh Road at about midday.

Pictures from the site show at least 15 caravans and 11 other vehicles, including cars, vans and trucks.

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Representatives from Fareham Borough Council visited the site shortly after 2pm. Their arrival was caught on video.

Travellers on Wicor Recreation Ground in Portchester, on Thursday, August 6. Picture: Sarah Standing (060820-5739)Travellers on Wicor Recreation Ground in Portchester, on Thursday, August 6. Picture: Sarah Standing (060820-5739)
Travellers on Wicor Recreation Ground in Portchester, on Thursday, August 6. Picture: Sarah Standing (060820-5739)
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Hampshire Constabulary is also aware of the encampment.

A police spokesman said: ‘We are aware of an unauthorised encampment at Wicor Recreation Ground.

‘A group arrived at the location around lunchtime today (August 6). We are liaising with Fareham Borough Council, who own the land.’

A trio of council vehicles arrive at Wicor Recreation Ground in Cranleigh Road, Portchester, today, where an unlawful encampment has been set up. Picture: Sarah StandingA trio of council vehicles arrive at Wicor Recreation Ground in Cranleigh Road, Portchester, today, where an unlawful encampment has been set up. Picture: Sarah Standing
A trio of council vehicles arrive at Wicor Recreation Ground in Cranleigh Road, Portchester, today, where an unlawful encampment has been set up. Picture: Sarah Standing

An unlawful camp was set up on Wicor Recreation Ground in May, 2016 – almost scuppering a football match between Pompey Legends and Rangers Legends.

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