Caravans pitch up on school playing field

A school has been forced to close off areas of its site after people illegally accessed its playing fields and pitched a number of caravans.

The head teacher of Ysgol Emrys Ap Iwan, in Abergele, Conwy said a "small but significant" number of people had caused criminal damage to enter the land, and legal processes have made it difficult for the police to evict them.

In a letter to parents, Matt Wildsmith said several areas of the school would remain cornered off while it dealt with the situation, with pupils advised to stay indoors.

Conwy council said it had a duty of care for the welfare of all communities and was working with the school to resolve the situation.