TRAVELLERS have pitched up in a car park in Bury town centre.

A group of 12 caravans were spotted arriving outside Castle Leisure Centre on Saturday evening.

They were still there on Wednesday morning, with their presence reportedly causing disruption to leisure centre users and commuters.

A spokesman for Bury Council said they are expecting the travellers to remain at the car park until the weekend.

They added: "Environmental Health have engaged with the unauthorised campers. 

"There are 12 caravans and the travellers are expected to move on this weekend.

"We have started the eviction process which will be progressed through the Magistrates Court if they have not left the car park in the meantime."