Travellers left a derelict patch of land in Oswaldtwistle after being served an order to leave – but returned less than 15 minutes later.

The group of around four caravans and four cars were served a notice to leave today by the land owner after arriving on Friday, April 24.

Police confirmed they left the site, however returned a short time later.

Officers are now set to serve the travellers with an immediate order to leave the site.

The travellers have previously been ordered off Baxenden Recreation Ground after a week-long stay and moved to Oswaldtwistle later the same day.