POLICE are investigating after a motorist of a stolen van drove onto playing fields last night.
The incident happened moments after a fight outside Tesco Express in Compton Square.
Footage shared widely on social media shows the white vehicle driving at speed across the green on Roman Way.
A parent who witnessed the incident said it left her angry at the 'selfish' driver who could have knocked down pedestrians.
A spokesman for Hampshire Police said: "We were called just after 7pm reporting a fight involving a group of men outside Tesco Express in Compton Square.
"There were also reports of a white van being stolen which was driven across the playing fields.
"Officers attended. There were no reports of any injuries.
"The van was later recovered."
The spokesman added: "Investigations are ongoing at this time."
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