Travellers cause 'absolutely devastating' damage to cricket club's grounds

A group of travellers caused 'absolutely devastating' damage to a community cricket club when they unlawfully parked on their grounds for nearly a week, Daily Mail Sport has been told.Plymstock Cricket Club in Plymouth were the victims when a group broke in and set up an unauthorised encampment on the outfield on Monday, July 28.After five days of disturbance, which included claims of locals being attacked, they eventually departed on Saturday August 2 having been served with a Notice to Quit by Plymouth City Council.Thousands of pounds worth of damage was inflicted and human waste was allegedly left, yet Plymstock CC say it felt like they have been left to fend for themselves after limited help from the local council.