Illegal encampment ‘moved on’ after setting up home on Luton’s former Vauxhall site

Police have confirmed that an encampment at the former Vauxhall factory in Luton has moved on.

The trespassers gained entry to the Kimpton Road site on Friday (May 9), according to Stellantis.

Encampment at the factory. Picture: Dave Shortplaceholder image
Encampment at the factory. Picture: Dave Short

Bedfordshire Police said that no police powers were used but the encampment had left the site by Saturday, May 10.

The force added that “officers are continuing to engage with those affected”.

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