A GROUP of travellers have set up camp at a Bournemouth car park.

Around 14 vehicles have been seen parked in the lorry park area of King’s Park car park.

A spokesperson for BCP Council said: “We are aware of an unauthorised encampment at Kings Park in Bournemouth, consisting of 11+ living units and associated vehicles. 

“Our officers have carried out the required risk and needs assessment and are monitoring the situation on a daily basis.”

An encampment was also seen on the car park last month.

BCP Council and police were made aware of around a dozen caravans and vehicles at the site.

There is also another unauthorised encampment in Alum Chine car park.

A spokesperson for BCP Council said: "We are aware of an unauthorised encampment at Alum Chine Car Park, consisting of five living units and associated vehicles. 

"We are currently undertaking the required risk and needs assessments."

There have also been reports of vehicles parked in Alumhurst Road car park in Westbourne.