A band of illegal squatters have taken over an empty pub by Deptford Bridge.

The former pub, earmarked for redevelopment by Lewisham Southwark College, was called the Greenwich Inn but has been vacant for over a decade.

Lewisham Southwark College said they were wasting no time in evicting their unwanted tenants from 17 Greenwich High Road.

A spokeswoman for the college told News Shopper: "We can confirm that a group of individuals forced entry into and are illegally occupying our property.

"Since then we have wasted no time in taking action to regain possession. The Court hearing is scheduled for October 30."

It is understood that this is not the first time the building has become a hub for squatters.

The latest unwanted guests have been in the property since the weekend.