Fears as numerous Traveller caravans on Oxfordshire park

According to a householder in the area, at least 30 caravans broke into the Caversfield Park in Caversfield near Bicester today (Tuesday, April 21) leaving villagers fearful and angry.

In addition, a fence at the bottom of the park, next to Buckingham Road, has reportedly been broken.

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Thames Valley Police has said it is monitoring the situation at the village and are working with partner agencies to assess its impact on the community.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Officers are aware of the unauthorised encampment.

“We will continue to monitor the situation closely and are working in partnership with relevant agencies to assess any impact on the local community.”

The caravans on Caversfield Park (Image: Public)

The Ministry of Defence, which reportedly owns the park, has also been approached for comment.

A 58-year-old man, who wished to remain anonymous, said that villagers are “very upset”.

He said: “Hundreds of dog walkers use it locally and lots of kids as well.”

He estimated that there were at least 30 caravans and hundreds of people now camped out at the park and claimed that police had told locals to stay away.

The caravans on Caversfield Park (Image: Public)

“It is absolutely outrageous,” said the man, who has been a Caversfield resident for three decades.

He added: “Police have got the powers to do something about it and refuse to do anything.”

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The man said some police community support officers had been sent but that the Travellers remained with concerns since being raised about the Travellers’ dogs.

The man said his wife was shaking when she returned from walking their own dog on the park, something either she or her husband does every day.

He added: “I fear for what could happen overnight. People are mad about this.”