AN "UNAUTHORISED encampment" set up in a Taunton park was moved on this morning, the town council confirmed.

Taunton Town Council received reports of travellers setting up an “illegal encampment” in Priorswood Park yesterday (Sunday, May 19).

A spokesperson said: “Following the report of an unauthorised encampment in Priorswood Park on Saturday morning (May 18), Taunton Town Council officers acted quickly, in line with our Unauthorised Encampments policy.

“As a result, we can confirm that the encampment was moved on this morning (Monday, May 20).”