Travellers pitch camp at The Pompey Centre car park in Fratton, Portsmouth

Caravans have been parked in the car park of The Pompey Centre in Fratton. A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesman said they arrived earlier this afternoon.

“We were called just after 3pm to a report of an unauthorised encampment at The Pompey Centre,” she added.

“Three vehicles are involved. This is being monitored by our officers.”