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Travellers take over Gillingham Park, Canterbury Street, Gillingham

Travellers have moved from a country park to a play park.

A group of around 15 caravans have taken over most of Gillingham Park in Canterbury Street, Gillingham.

The procession of motorhomes began to move in to the green space last night.

Around 15 caravans have pitched up in Gillingham Park, Canterbury Street, Gillingham
Around 15 caravans have pitched up in Gillingham Park, Canterbury Street, Gillingham

The travellers were last seen occupying the car park at the visitors information centre at Riverside Country Park in Lower Rainham Road, Rainham.

However, they have been in Beechings Playing Field in Beechings Way, Gillingham on and off for the last three months.

This morning a police car and van were spotted in Gillingham Park, on either side of the traveller encampment.

A police van was in Gillingham Park, Canterbury Street, Gillingham this morning after travellers invaded the park
A police van was in Gillingham Park, Canterbury Street, Gillingham this morning after travellers invaded the park

Medway Council is responsible for moving the group off the park.

The council is aware of the situation and has been approached for a comment.

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