Travellers pitched on a playing field have been given until Friday to leave.

Caravans were spotted on the Scrapsgate Road field in Minster, Sheppey, on Sunday afternoon.

A Swale Borough Council spokesperson said: “We visited the unauthorised encampment at Scrapsgate Field in Minster today to inform them that they have until Friday afternoon to move on.

“With the bank holiday weekend coming up, it’s important that local people have use of the public space.”

This comes as 20 caravans remain in Wombwell Park in Northfleet despite an eviction notice coming into place on Friday August 12.

There are also more than 30 caravans in Beechings Way Playing Fields, in Twydall.

The Scrapsgate Road playing field was awarded village green status in 2012, which means it is protected from ever being built on.