Travellers at Kenningtons Park in Aveley have been evicted by police.

Travellers were reported to have moved into the car park at the site on Romford Road on the evening of Wednesday, February 21.

The encampment was reported to Thurrock Council on Thursday, February 22.

However, the travellers were moved on shortly afterwards on Saturday, February 24.

A spokesman for Essex Police - Thurrock said: "The team have assisted bailiffs today in the eviction of an illegal travelling encampment in Aveley.

"Officers ensured that the move was completed safely and effectively and with as little disruption as possible."