TRAVELLERS who have parked up on open land in Garswood have been served with an eviction notice.

Residents had reported earlier this week spotting two caravans at the location off Strange Road.

A St Helens Council says the group were served with a Section 77 notice to leave the land which was not complied with.

The authority is now seeking an eviction order.

A spokesperson said: "The group were served a Section 77 Notice on Monday afternoon which was not complied with.

"The council will be seeking an Eviction Order to remove them from the land, open space off Strange Road, with the matter listed to be heard in court on Friday afternoon."