BOURNEMOUTH Borough Council is seeking a court hearing to evict travellers from King’s Park.

Around seven vehicles have pitched up in the car, lorry and coach park close to the athletics stadium and AFC Bournemouth’s ground.

They are believed to be the same group that were in the Terrace Mount car park last week.

Council officers and police are liaising with the travellers and have been informed that an eviction order will be sought if they do not move on.

Gary Josey, service director for housing landlord, parks and open spaces, said: “Our council officers and the police have taken action following this recent traveller encampment.

“They will be doing all they can, taking the necessary legal action to move them on as soon as possible. In the meantime, the police and our council officers are visiting the site on a regular basis throughout the day. Our officers will be carrying out litter picks and supplying the travellers with refuse bags for their waste.”