Furious Leeds locals have blasted Traveller camps after feeling “under siege” and “absolutely over run” over an incident at a little girl's birthday party.
Soldier’s Field in Roundhay has become a magnet for unauthorised camps with several visits every few months. Despite countless reports to West Yorkshire Police and Leeds City Council, the residents feel “left completely alone” and “vulnerable”.
The police force has said it "always listens to concerns of residents" but has to act "legally and proportionally", considering the rights of not only the landowners but the Travelling community as well.
