A number of travellers have pitched up in one of Ipswich's busiest parks.

Around 10 caravans have been spotted in Chantry Park in the town.

It is not known when the travellers arrived in the park.

East Anglian Daily Times: about ten caravans were seen parked in Chantry Parkabout ten caravans were seen parked in Chantry Park (Image: ARCHANT)

An Ipswich Borough Council spokesman said the council was doing everything it could to "recover full possession" of the park.

He added: “Our parks are for leisure use by the public and we do not accept unauthorised occupation.

"We are taking the necessary steps to recover full possession of Chantry Park."