A TRAVELLER site has been set up in Wimborne.

The unauthorised encampment arrived near Canford Park SANG on Wednesday, May 8.

Dorset Police and BCP Council have been made aware of the site.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “Dorset Police received a report at around 11am on Wednesday May 8, 2024, of an unauthorised encampment in Knighton Lane in Poole.

“Officers have been proactively engaging with those present. We will continue to monitor the situation and will work with our local partners to take appropriate action if required.”

On May 7, another unauthorised encampment was set up on land off Blandford Close, Hamworthy, next to Cornerstone Academy and Hamworthy United football ground.

This is the second time an encampment has been spotted on the ground near Hamworthy football club in recent weeks.

On Thursday, April 11, the police were made aware of an unauthorised encampment behind the stadium.

A BCP spokesperson said: “We are aware of the encampment at Magna Road. Officers have visited, and the private landowner is taking action.”