Travellers have set up ‘unauthorised’ camp on West Bay Fields.
The travellers were reported to have moved onto the patch at around 7.25pm on Tuesday, near to the children’s playpark.
Police officers have attended the site and are liaising with those present as well as the local authority.
Officers are continuing to monitor the situation and will work with local partners and take appropriate further action if required.
A nearby walker described seeing ‘Travellers park up and start large fire by children’s playground.’
A spokesperson for Dorset Council confirmed that the authority has been informed that the ‘group are not causing any issues locally and plan to move on in a few days.’
A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “We received a report at 7.25pm on Tuesday 9 January 2024 of an unauthorised encampment in the area of West Bay Fields in West Bay.
“Officers have attended the site and are liaising with those present as well as the local authority.
“We will continue to monitor the situation and work with our local partners and will take appropriate further action if required.”
On the morning of Friday, January 12, Dorset Police added: "No update at this time. Officers are continuing to attend the site on a regular basis and are liaising with those present as well as the local authority,"
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