Police called after travellers arrive in Rye

The group arrived entered Valley park on Monday morning (June 1).

A spokesman for Valley park said they set up camp close to the playground.

"The police have been called, and board members are on hand to help deal with the situation," the spokesman added.

East Sussex County Council said, despite the group being on private land, they had been made aware of the situation.

A spokesman said: “We working with the landowner and police to carry out initial checks and an assessment before a decision is made on what enforcement powers can be used.”

The group has since left the grounds, according to an eyewitness.