Travellers at Preston Park in Brighton have been issued parking tickets by the city council.

On Tuesday, parking enforcement officers went to the traveller’s camp of 17 vehicles and found them in contravention of parking regulations.

Following the travellers’ arrival last Friday, the council filed for a possession order of the land with the county court, with a hearing due to take place on Friday.

Health and welfare checks have been carried out on the site and the situation is being monitored by the city council.

The travellers moved to Preston Park from the Waterhall Playfields.