Police issue update after travellers arrive at Chesterfield park
A traveller encampment has been set up in Loundsley Green.
Residents reported that travellers arrived at Loundsley Green Park off Pennine Way last night (Tuesday, August 4).
Footage shared online shows multiple caravans arriving at the site.
A spokesperson for Derbyshire police said: “We were called just after 8:25pm yesterday evening to report the presence of several caravans which had been parked in the area close to the children’s park off Penine Way.
“Officers have attended and spoken to the caravan owners, who have explained that they will be moving on in the next few days.
"This is an open and accessible area, and no issues of anti-social behaviour have been reported.
“Officers will continue to monitor the situation, and the council have been made aware.”
A spokesperson for Chesterfield Borough said: “We are aware of the illegal encampment and are working closely with our partners including Derbyshire Constabulary to progress appropriate and proportionate enforcement action to resolve this as quickly as possible.”