A LARGE traveller encampment reported in Poole Park has since moved on, according to the council.

As reported, an unauthorised encampment consisting of at least 15 living units was situated at the Poole Park cricket pitch this morning (July 1).

According to Dorset Police, who attended the site and liaised with those present, the travellers arrived late on Thursday, June 30.

BCP Council has since told the Echo that the group has now left Poole Park. A separate six unit encampment in the Turlin Moor Pavilion car park is understood to still be present.