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A convoy of travellers have moved off a children’s park in Stechford - just 24 hours after being threatened with eviction notices.

Residents demanded action after more than 20 caravans set up home behind Cascades Leisure centre on Friday evening.

But early this afternoon the travellers moved off the Manor Road site after being threatened with eviction notices and after meeting with police.

Scores of concerned people had contacted local councillor Basharat Dad, who wanted enforcement orders issued to have the caravans removed.

He said yesterday: “I’ve had phone calls, emails, tweets and Facebook messages from many concerned residents.

“I contacted the city council and West Midlands Police straight away to begin an enforcement order, and I am told it is in hand.

“Unfortunately sometimes the process can take some time, but I am confident that in this case it will be resolved quickly.”

He added: “This is quite a big issue for local people, and they are very concerned about it.

“The park was a clean and tidy place, and now there are around 20 vehicles, generators and rubbish.”