AN authorised traveller encampment has set up in the town centre.

A group of four caravans are parked on the pavement outside The Village Hotel on Centre Park.

Associated vehicles are beside the caravans.

Warrington Guardian: Caravans and vehicles are parked outside The Village Hotel in an unauthorised traveller encampmentCaravans and vehicles are parked outside The Village Hotel in an unauthorised traveller encampment (Image: Newsquest)

Police were called at around 2pm on Easter Sunday to reports of an unauthorised encampment.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: “Officers attended and found there were a small number of cars and caravans present.

“The matter has been reported to the local authority and police will continue to pay passing attention to the site.”

Clothes have been hung up on a washing line outside between trees.

A spokesman for Cheshire West and Chester Council said: "We have requested that local police attend and carry out initial assessments as this is on private land.

"We are trying to find the landowner details, so we can offer them advice and support regarding the encampment.

Warrington Guardian: A vest has been hung out to dry on a washing lineA vest has been hung out to dry on a washing line (Image: Newsquest)

Travellers have set up a number of illegal encampments on Centre Park and across the town centre in recent years.

Warrington Guardian: Altogether four caravans and associated vehicles are parked outside The Village HotelAltogether four caravans and associated vehicles are parked outside The Village Hotel (Image: Newsquest)