Richmond Park warning after tourists caught camping

The tents in Richmond Park <i>(Image: @MPSRoyal_Parks)</i>
The tents in Richmond Park (Image: @MPSRoyal_Parks)
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Tourists have been warned not to camp in Richmond Park by police after the discovery of some tents.

Police reminded visitors to the Royal Parks that camping overnight is not allowed after tents were found this morning (November 11).

Royal Parks Police tweeted an image of two tents and said the occupants were tourists.

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The police said any homeless people found camping would be offered local support services.

The Royal Parks Police statement on Twitter said: “Visitors to @theroyalparks are reminded that camping is not permitted. These tents were found this morning at #RichmondPark and the occupants were tourists.

“Any homeless people found camping by @MPSRoyal_Parks officers are offered local support services.”

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