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Travellers set up camp at car park near Leigh town centre
Around 15 caravans and vehicles were reported on the car park off Spinning Jenny Way on today, September 25.
Pictures taken at the site show a number of caravans, vans and cars gathered together across part of the car park.
It is the latest group of Travellers to set up camp in the region, with a Travellers camp currently in Astley Bridge, where the council are working to evict them.
An eye witness at the car park said: “There are several, around 15 caravans and vans parked up.”
The group is understood to have arrived today although it is not yet known how long they intend to remain at the site.
The car park is in a busy part of Leigh, close to shops and other businesses and a short distance from the town centre.
It is not currently clear whether the group has been asked to leave or whether any action is being taken in relation to the encampment.
The arrival of travellers at temporary sites such as car parks is not uncommon, with groups sometimes staying for a short period before moving on.
More information to follow.
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