Another unauthorised Traveller pitch has been reported at a recreation ground.

Caravans were spotted this morning (April 15) on the green behind the playground at Jackson's play area in Rochester.

A number of vehicles are lining the field, which is popular with dog walkers and children.

A Medway Council spokesperson said: “We are aware of the group and are following a civil legal process to move them on.”

Last Thursday (April 10), another group set up a suspected unauthorised encampment on the green at Beechings Way Playing Fields in Twydall.

Pictures shared online showed the vehicles spread out across the field behind the children’s play park.

The group was seen leaving that site yesterday (April 14).

On the same day the group appeared in Twydall, the council installed a gate and concrete blocks at Luton Recreation Ground in Chatham to prevent any unauthorised access.

The concrete blocks have been lined around the perimeter of the field to act as a deterrent against any anti-social behaviour.

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It has previously been subjected to unauthorised Traveller encampments with caravans pitching up on the land last summer without express permission to do so.