Police attend illegal traveller encampment as bailiffs arrive to evict them

Police have been called in to ensure a smooth eviction at an illegal traveller encampment in Swindon.

Officers attended the former House of Fraser site in Faraday Road, Dorcan, at around 3pm.

Bailiffs are working to move the the travellers from the private land, with police there to ensure there is no breach of the peace.

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The group appear to be packing up and are expected to leave the site by 6.30pm.

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