TRAVELLERS pitched up at Stanmer Park.

Around 20 vans arrived at the park on Thursday evening.

Local resident Jamie Hooper said: “Because of the heavy rain we have had this week, the various vehicles will be churning up the turf.

“Can anyone explain to me why, with the assistance of the police, the offenders cannot be identified by the number plates of the vehicles, and presented with a bill to repair the ground?

On Friday Brighton and Hove City Council said it was seeking eviction orders for groups of travellers at Coldean woods, Golf Drive and Vale Avenue.