BAILIFFS have yet to take steps to evict the Occupy Homeless Sanctuary in Boscombe - 10 days after site owners were granted an injunction to repossess the land.

Just a handful of campaigners remain at the Ashley Road site, although at least 14 tents are still pitched. On Wednesday morning, one of the tents was destroyed in a fire. It was the second blaze at the site in three days.

No one was injured during the incident. In the first fire, which took place early on Saturday morning, a kitchen area and store room burned to the ground.

As reported in the Daily Echo, firefighters had to wake homeless people who had been completely unaware of the fire raging metres from their tents.

Councillors have spoken of their fears for the safety of people living at the site.

Activist Lawrence Best said the sanctuary has been "very quiet" in recent days. There has been no notice given of a potential eviction date, he added.

"There's only three or four people left," he said.

"But there are still people out there, sleeping on the streets. You just have to walk through the town to see people in shop doorways and on benches.

"This shouldn't be happening, not in Bournemouth or anywhere else.

"It's unbelievable that sort of thing is happening in this day and age."

Supporters still visit the site most days to drop off food, clothing and other supplies. During the Echo's visit, campaigners brought supplies of drinking water and pairs of brand new shoes for rough sleepers.

There were also piles of scrap metal and old bicycles on the land, also donated by helpers.

Mr Best said: "People have been really great for the most part.

"They agree with us - there should be somewhere undercover and warm for people to go.

"The weather has been awful lately. It's been so cold for the people staying here.

"Taking care of these people isn't just the council's responsibility, it's all of our responsibilities. It's for the whole community to do."

Brightmark Ltd were granted an eviction notice after an appearance at Bournemouth and Poole County Court in early February.

The sanctuary moved onto the ground in early January. It was previously based on privately-owned land opposite the BIC in Exeter Road.