Residents have been left furious after travellers defied a notice from the council to continue unauthorised works on greenbelt land over the Bank Holiday weekend.
The group moved on to the privately-owned site near Greensward Lane in Rochford, Essex, on Friday and soon started digging up turf without planning permission.
It came just hours after the local council closed for the long weekend, meaning the travellers could carry out works for almost 24 hours without intervention.
Rochford District Council eventually issued a temporary Stop Notice on Saturday, though less than two days later locals reported that works were still underway.
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