A Nottingham youth football club has shared pictures of the 'messy' aftermath of a traveller camp on its pitch. The camp on Dave Eastwood Sports Ground, off Lenton Lane, was first reported on Tuesday, July 4.
More than a dozen caravans had been stationed on the pitch of the Pelican Colts football club, items had been littered across the playing field, and benches had been broken. A representative for the club, which was stopped from hosting youth matches after a short break, said the encampment not only meant children were left disappointed but endangered the existence of the club itself.
In an update, a Pelican Colts spokesperson said the group had been evicted from the pitch on Thursday, July 6, leaving behind a substantial mess for volunteers to clean up at the end of the week. "Thankfully they did not break into any of the main buildings, which would have been awful," the spokesperson said.
