A GROUP of traveller caravans have arrived at Hove Park.
Sussex Police and staff from Brighton and Hove City Council were carrying out a site assessment this morning after caravans arrived at the park around 7pm last night.
The council has carried out its statutory checks and a community impact assessment and has said it will update its website.
One resident, who did not wish to be named, said: “I don’t think they have been on Hove Park for a very long time, if ever.
“I think I speak for all residents when I say our biggest concern is how long they are going to be there for.”
Brighton and Hove City Council was unable to confirm if this is the first traveller incursion on to Hove Park, though Councillor Jayne Bennett, who represents the area, believes it might be the first one in more than ten years.
She said: "We are absolutely appalled. Children use this park all the time.
"We just want them moved on as quickly as possible."
@brightonargus travellers have taken over a large chunk of Hove Park
— Michael Witney (@Thewitney) December 17, 2014
Travellers moved into #Hove Park last night just after 8pm and have parked on the Eastern side, Police were on site for around 4 minutes
— HOVE ★ ACTUALLY (@Love_HOVE) December 17, 2014
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