BAILIFFS have been instructed over an unauthorised traveller encampment.

Three caravans and associated towing vehicles have been reported outside a business premises in Winwick Quay.

The group arrived at Bowood Court on Calver Road on Wednesday.

This is according to an unauthorised encampment log for Cheshire and Warrington operated by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

The log by the Cheshire and Warrington Traveller Team states was last updated this morning, Friday.

It adds that the current status of the encampment is that bailiffs have been instructed due to the land being privately-owned.