Operation begins to remove travellers

A operation has begun to remove travellers from a Blackpool playing field.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Jul 2016, 12:46 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2016, 19:12 BST
Travellers have moved on to Fishers Field on Highfield RoadTravellers have moved on to Fishers Field on Highfield Road
Travellers have moved on to Fishers Field on Highfield Road

Caravans were parked on Fishers Field, at the junction of St Annes Road and Highfield Road on Tuesday.

The travellers are understood to have been issued with a summons to appear at court at 10am today.

Following that hearing tow trucks were seen arriving at the fields.

Officers from Lancashire Police are understood to be supporting the operation.

More to follow