A group of travellers have moved to a recreation ground after spending over a week in an Oxfordshire town, according to reports.

Ten caravans with five horses, dogs and geese were first reported to move onto The Ladygrove Meadow, in Drayton Road, Abingdon on the evening of Friday, May 26.

On Tuesday, May 30 a landowners notice was served after Thames Valley Police were notified. 

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After visiting the site on Thursday, June 1, Abingdon Councillor Nathan Ley said the travellers were served with a direction to leave the site by 4pm on Friday, June 2.

On Friday, June 2, the travellers left The Ladygrove Meadow and relocated to a nearby recreation ground at the corner of Dunmore Road and Wootton Road, according to the councillor.

He posted the following message on social media: "Thanks to those who made me aware that some travellers have now moved to Dunmore playing field, on the corner of Wootton Road roundabout."

He continued: "A traveller site officer from Oxfordshire County Council assures me he will be visiting tomorrow (June 5). 

"I expect the usual process will be followed and this will be resolved in short order."

The Oxford Mail has approached Thames Valley Police, Oxfordshire County Council and Abingdon Town Council for a comment.