A migrant camp on one of London's richest and poshest neighbourhoods has been evicted.

Around 19 makeshift tents were erected by 30 people in the area several weeks ago at the camp in London's famous Park Lane.

The temporary encampment, in an area known as "Billionaire's Row", was dismantled on Thursday, June 26, in the early hours of the morning.

In May, Transport for London was granted a possession order to remove the camp on a central reservation.

A migrant camp on one of London's richest and poshest neighbourhoods has been evicted

The organisation said that it had been "left with no option but to take further enforcement action".

The Westminster City Council have said that the migrants removed from the camp, which was opposite the Hilton Hotel and yards from Hyde Park, have been directed to the "appropriate services".

Around 30 mainly eastern European migrants were believed to have been living at the camp.

GB News visited the site in May, where host Patrick Christys was doused with water whilst reporting.

Patrick Christys had water thrown over him when he visited the camp GB NEWS

One person at the camp, who covered their face, aggressively questioned whether Patrick "was with the police" before throwing a bucket of water over the journalist.

She also pushed Patrick, forcing security to step forward and get involved.

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp raised concerns that the Government is going to restrict police powers, making the ability to clear out illegal migrant camps more difficult during a visit to the site.

Speaking to the Express, he said: “What concerns me, is the Government are about to change the law - they're about to repeal legislation that gives the police powers to move people on, and the Government, Angela Rayner is going to repeal that legislation imminently without putting in any replacement legislation.”

The temporary encampment was in an area known as 'Billionaire's Row'

A TfL spokesperson said: No one should be faced with sleeping rough on London’s streets. Park Lane is a busy part of the road network that is not a safe place for people to sleep rough and our focus has always been on the safety and welfare of everyone involved.

"We had to take enforcement action to regain possession of the site on two occasions last year, however, a number of people have returned with tents and other belongings.

"In order to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved we were granted a possession order at the Central London County Court in May.

"Outreach efforts have been continuing, but the encampment has remained in place, meaning we have been left with no option but to take further enforcement action to gain possession of the site.

"There is no safe option for rough sleepers to remain at the site and we will continue to work with our partners to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved.”

A Westminster City Council spokesman added: "We’re pleased that TfL has been able to clear the latest encampment on Park Lane."

London Mayor Sadiq Khan previously responded to concerns over the migrant encampment on Park Lane, where residents of the makeshift settlement have been accused of defecating on the streets and drinking in public.

The Mayor of London's office defended migration as a "huge strength" of the capital in a response to a concerned Londoner who had raised concerns about the encampment.

The Londoner wrote to the Mayor after their son noticed the encampment while attending school.

Rather than addressing the specific complaints, Khan's team emphasised London's tradition of welcoming migrants and providing "sanctuary to those who need it", prompting fierce criticism from political opponents.