Just saw this on Sky News.

Pikeys living illegally on a site in Essex have told Sky News they would rather burn their homes than move if an eviction order goes ahead.

Basildon Council recently issued the 50 families with notice to leave in a planning dispute that has dragged on for 10 years. The notice expires on September 1.They do not have planning permission to live there.The site is classified as green belt.

Travellers told Sky News the community would not go peacefully if the planned eviction goes ahead.

Nora Sheridan said: "They will burn what they have up there... they will use their homes and cars as shields and set fire to them because they're not going to let people come in.

So there you have it, they are no doubt sitting drinking stolen booze and are prepared to stab police officers as we speak.