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Police alerted after travellers set up camp on land in Faversham owned by Shepherd Neame

17:56, 20 May 2021

updated: 18:12, 20 May 2021

Police have spoken with a group of travellers who have pitched up on a field owned by Shepherd Neame.

About a dozen caravans are currently set up on land in Faversham, between the railway line and London Road, just off the roundabout junction with Western Link.

The travellers have set up on a field off London Road, Faversham. Picture: P R Hadley
The travellers have set up on a field off London Road, Faversham. Picture: P R Hadley

The field, which is a former cherry orchard, is owned by town-based brewer Shepherd Neame.

The travellers arrived on Tuesday and have remained on the land since.

Police were alerted and they have spoken with the group and issued them with a notice to leave.

It is understood the caravans will be gone by some point tomorrow.

Swale Borough Council has also been approached for comment.

The land is owned by Shepherd Neame. Picture: P R Hadley
The land is owned by Shepherd Neame. Picture: P R Hadley

Last week, a group of travellers pitched up on Hythe Green, before leaving the recreation ground on Tuesday - the same day a similar number arrived in Faversham.

It is however not known if they are the same group.

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