Police in Fareham have told a group of travellers to leave the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Park.

The travellers are currently pitched at the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Park on Gosport Road, formerly referred to as Daedalus Common.

Hampshire Police has now confirmed it has now served a notice under Section 61 of the Criminal Justice & Public Order Act, requesting the travellers leave the site by 11am today, May 13.

The force has also said that police will be carrying out reassurance patrols throughout the day so residents may see an increased police presence.

Writing on Facebook, a spokesperson for the force said: “We are aware that a group from the travelling community have set up camp at the Jubilee Park site at Daedalus.

“In partnership with the local council we have been assessing the situation over the weekend, ensuring we take into consideration the needs of both communities.

“I can confirm that we have now served a notice under Section 61 of the of the Criminal Justice & Public Order Act requesting they leave the site by 11am this morning.

“Police will be carrying out reassurance patrols throughout the day.”