Travellers pitch up at University of Cambridge

  • Cambridge University has been invaded by travellers a week before lectures 
  • At least 20 caravans have parked near the university’s physics department 
  • Pictures show traveller children playing on bikes in roads next to trailers

Cambridge University has been invaded by travellers just a week before students return to lectures.

At least 20 caravans have parked at the West Cambridge site which houses several departments including physics and veterinary medicine.  

Pictures show traveller children playing in roads where Britain’s brightest will soon cycle to class.  

Cambridge University has been invaded by travellers just a week before students return to lectures

At least 20 caravans have parked at the West Cambridge site which houses several departments including physics and veterinary medicine

At least 20 caravans have parked at the West Cambridge site which houses several departments including physics and veterinary medicine

Caravans lined up along the road next to the University's West Cambridge site

Caravans lined up along the road next to the University’s West Cambridge site

A University spokesman said: ‘The University is aware of occupants who are illegally on private land and we will continue to monitor the situation, following the correct legal procedures. We hope that the situation will be resolved peacefully and swiftly.’

This is the second time this month travellers have pitched up at Cambridge University.

It took nine days to clear the travellers off the site after they moved in on September 9. 

Pictures show traveller children playing in roads where Britain's brightest will soon cycle to class

Pictures show traveller children playing in roads where Britain’s brightest will soon cycle to class

A University spokesman said: 'The University is aware of occupants who are illegally on private land' 

A University spokesman said: ‘The University is aware of occupants who are illegally on private land’ 

A group of travellers has set up camp on the grounds of prestigious Cambridge University

A group of travellers has set up camp on the grounds of prestigious Cambridge University

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