Police have been to Jackey Baker's field in Ramsgate after a number of travellers moved onto the site.

Caravans, among other vehicles, set up camp on the area in Highfield Road Sunday evening.

Officers are liaising with Thanet District Council, who own the site.

A police spokesman said: "Kent Police is aware of a number of vehicles and caravans in Jackey Baker’s field, Highfield Road, Ramsgate. "The vehicles moved onto the site on Sunday evening.

"Thanet Community Safety Unit is liaising with the landowner, the local council, over the matter and officers are making regular visits to the site."

A spokesman for Thanet District Council said: "We are aware of the illegal traveller encampment that has arrived at Jackey Bakers. "Officers from Thanet District Council will visit the site in order to undertake the necessary welfare assessments and following that, as appropriate, the required notices will be issued."