Travellers pitch up in Fareham as 25 vehicles on field amid damage to area
Efforts to evict are underway
Travellers have pitched up in Fareham with at least 25 vehicles reported at a recreation ground where damage has been discovered.
The group are currently at Park Lane Recreation Ground close to Fareham Leisure Centre with efforts already underway to remove the group.
Police are working with landowner Fareham Borough Council to evict the group which has been increasing in size during the day.
A council spokesperson said earlier: "There are currently 19 cars and associated vehicles. Damage to a nearby post has been found but, although circumstantial, cannot be proved to be committed by the group.
"Fareham Borough Council has not received any complaints but would remind members of the public to report incidents of crime and disorder using 101 or the Hampshire Police Website.
"Fareham Borough Council Enforcement Team are now working with partners to safely remove the group."
A police spokesperson said: "We are aware of an unauthorised encampment at Park Lane Recreation Ground, Fareham Leisure Centre.
"Officers have attended the site and we are liaising with the landowners, Fareham Borough Council."