Travellers return to Dale Farm (From Echo)

Travellers return to Dale Farm

7:08pm Friday 27th January 2012 in News

TRAVELLERS have been warned they could face prison after moving back onto Dale Farm.

A small number of caravans moved onto the cleared site covered by a High Court injunction on Thursday.

Basildon Council officers visited the site to warn them it could lead to contempt of court action if they do not move off.

Council leader Tony Ball said: “Council enforcement officers attended the site to talk to the owners of the caravans and to remind them of the consequences of breaching a High Court Injunction.

“We also urged them to comply with the law and move away from the injuncted part of the site.

“This swift action shows that the council will take action to ensure compliance with the High Court injunction and ensure that planning law is upheld.”