Travellers remain at large in Bromley prompting the council to request a borough wide injunction to keep them away.
News Shopper reported how travellers stormed their way through Willett Recreation Ground in Petts Wood on Monday (August 13) at around 9pm.
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It is understood some travellers from Petts Wood have now headed to Whitehall Recreation Ground whereas a new group has gathered in Hayes Common.
One angry resident who lives on Hawthorne Road in Bromley said police are currently along his road.
He told News Shopper: "We are getting sick and tired of it up here. Nothing is ever done about it.
"They have tried injunctions before. They can do nothing. How much is this costing us?"
Councillor Kate Lymer, executive councillor for public protection and enforcement, said on Twitter she would be in court today seeking a borough-wide injunction for all travellers.
Hi Craig, We are in Court tomorrow to seek a #Bromley borough wide injunction for all Travellers.
— Kate Lymer (@KateLymer) August 14, 2018
@LBofBromley 100’s of Travellers and there lovely caravans, all over Whitehall Rec, Bromley. Clocks ticking ⏰
— Karl Knight (@kcaknight) August 14, 2018
She told News Shopper: “We are looking at all legal options to prevent and stop illegal incursions of this nature and residents should know that we will and are following these processes.
"The Council and the Police are aware of two illegal traveller incursions, on Hayes Common and in Whitehall Recreation Ground, with this group occupying the site following earlier legal action by the Police at Willett Recreation Ground in Petts Wood. We will continue to liaise with the Police to ultimately bring these incursions to an end.”
UPDATE:
WHITEHALL REC TRAVELLERS INCURSION UPDATE #Bickley #Bromley The Section 61 notice has been served by Police this morning, with this timed at 10.32 a.m. This gives them 24 hours notice to leave this location.
— Kate Lymer (@KateLymer) August 15, 2018
We are posting updates on our Facebook Page: https://t.co/km9dLlwLuf
TRAVELLERS INCURSION UPDATE #Hayes #HayesCommon #BROMLEY Police served a Section 61 notice at midday today, giving them 24 hours to leave.
— Kate Lymer (@KateLymer) August 15, 2018
Whitehall Rec update: have received assurances from the Police this afternoon that they are monitoring the site and will increase patrols in the area. They will be investigating any reports of criminal activity and will seek to prosecute when there is evidence of wrongdoing.
— Bob Neill (@neill_bob) August 15, 2018
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