August 23, 2023 3.15 pm This story is over 10 months old

Boston businesses speak out on disorder rampage through town after “illegal encampment”

Market cancellation leaves traders and locals in dismay
Only one stall stood on Boston market this morning after a dispersal order was put in place and the market was cancelled. | Image: Daniel Jaines

Boston businesses recounted a harrowing ordeal after alleged aggressive behaviour from large groups of people from an “illegal encampment” of travellers set up in the town centre.

Lincolnshire Police put in place a dispersal order in Boston town centre on Tuesday night after “pockets of mild disturbance”, while Boston Borough Council cancelled the Wednesday market.

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