Travellers have moved onto a major supermarket's car park after they reportedly had to stop off overnight.

Tesco Extra in Middlebrook, near the Toughsheet Stadium, has at least seven caravans on site.

The Bolton News approached one of the Travellers who said the stay was only planned to be short-term.

He said: "We will literally be leaving later on today.

(Image: NQ) "We just had to find somewhere to stay overnight."

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Initially, the man joked: "We are here because we got lost on our way to Pontins!"

Among the caravans in the car park, is a pickup truck, a wagon, an SUV car and a white van.

A number of dogs are also with the Travellers, including what appeared to be a couple of puppies.

Tesco has been approached for comment.