Travellers park up at Centenary Park in Peacehaven

Centenary Park in Peacehaven. <i>(Image: Google Maps/Street View)</i>
Centenary Park in Peacehaven. (Image: Google Maps/Street View)
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Another traveller encampment has appeared in a Sussex coastal town.

Around 20 caravans are believed to have pitched up at Centenary Park in Peacehaven, near the skate park.

The unauthorised encampment appeared on Monday, July 6.

Sussex Police said: "We are aware of this incident and are assisting the local authority as the lead agency at this time."

"Anyone with information is asked to report it online or call 101. In an emergency, dial 999."

Residents told The Argus vehicles were parked near footpaths at the site on Monday evening, which is locally known as "the big park."

Just one day earlier, vehicles were seen arriving at land near Halfords and the Ouse Estuary Nature Reserve in nearby Newhaven.

Sussex Police confirmed at the time that they had "received reports of traveller activity near Mckinlay Way, Newhaven, on Sunday, 5 July."

Officers attended, carried out enquiries and continue to patrol the location."

East Sussex County Council has been approached for comment.

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