Travellers are set to remain in a popular park until at least Friday.

A group moved into Wild Park, Brighton, two weeks ago and set up the unauthorised encampment.

The Argus understands that Brighton and Hove City Council will not have its application for a possession hearing at Brighton County Court until Friday.

A council spokesman said: “We have visited this site with the police. We are now seeking possession of this land.

“We will be applying to the county court for a possession order which will enable us to arrange for an eviction to be carried out, should the families fail to leave the site voluntarily.”