Police say they are now in control of an illegal traveller site in Essex - after six protesters were injured during the eviction of residents.
We are now in control and have a peaceful situation and want to bring this to a close," Essex Police Supt Trevor Roe said.
Police came under attack after they entered through the side and rear of the sprawling site at 7am on Wednesday.
"No officers were injured, there is calm on the site and officers will continue to assist Basildon Council
Two protesters were Tasered by police and three have so far been arrested during the eviction process.
Supt Roe said police believe most violence from people on the site came from activists rather than travellers living at Dale Farm.
If they were refusing to leave then they should be forced out in what ever way possible
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