Police on the scene as travellers pitch up at popular beauty spot
Travellers have arrived at a popular beauty spot in Colchester, after leaving a sports ground.
A group of as many as 20 caravans were pitched up at Colchester Rugby Club, in Mill Road, on Friday morning after arriving overnight.
However, the caravans have now left the rugby club.
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There is a large group of caravans now at High Woods Country Park.
The part of the park where the caravans have arrived is off Fieldview Close.
Colchester Council, which runs the country park, is aware.
Essex Police are at the scene, with several vehicles in the area at about 12.10pm.
The council has been contacted for comment.
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