POLICE are working with landowners at two separate sites after travellers set up camp.

They received reports of an unauthorised traveller encampment in Mill Road, Fordham, at around 11.30am today, Friday.

A spokesman said: "Officers attended the scene and found 15 vehicles on the land.

"We are currently liaising with the land owner and are monitoring the situation."

They also received reports of an unauthorised traveller encampment in Axial Way, Colchester, at about 7.30pm on Sunday, July 16.

Police said: "Officers attended the scene and found 10 vehicles on the land.

"We are currently liaising with the land owner, Colchester Council and, are monitoring the situation."