A group of travellers have set up at a popular playing field in Totton.

Today, August 27, a group of around five caravans have been seen at the Myrtle Park playing area off Myrtle Avenue.

A number of other vehicles, including a trailer are also parked on the green - which is surrounded by residential properties.

(Image: NQ) The playing field has a number of outdoor play areas for children.

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This comes as a number of traveller encampments have cropped up over the Hampshire and Southampton area in the last month.

Travellers have also been spotted at Mansel Park in Millbrook, Hatch Grange in West End and at Grange Lane in Gosport.

New Forest District Council and Hampshire police, who get involved if enforcement of any orders to leave is needed, have been approached for more information.