Travellers set up camp in Hastings car park

A number of travellers’ caravans arrived in Hastings last night (Tuesday, May 26).
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A spokesman for Hastings Borough Council said around a dozen vans parked in Rock-a-Nore car park.

The spokesman added: “We are continuing to monitor the position and understand that the travellers only intend to stay for a short time.

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“We hope they will leave of their own accord but if necessary we will use our legal powers to move them on, as this is an illegal encampment.”

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