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Travellers pitch up at Sainsbury's car park in Chestfield

A group of travellers pitched up at a Sainsbury's car park.

People spotted five caravans parked at the superstore car park in Reeves Way, Chestfield, yesterday.

The travellers were seen arriving at about 7.30pm.

Travellers have arrived at the Sainsbury's car park in Chestfield Pic: Oliver Martin (14773527)
Travellers have arrived at the Sainsbury's car park in Chestfield Pic: Oliver Martin (14773527)

New powers - rubber-stamped by the High Court in April - could see travellers facing two years behind bars if they illegally pitch up on land in the Canterbury district. But these powers only apply to council-owned land.

Last year, bosses at Chestfield Medical Centre feared severe disruption for patients after travellers blocked staff from leaving its car park.

A member of staff at Sainsbury's this morning said the travellers have now moved on from the car park.

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