'Unauthorised encampment' set up on village green

'Unauthorised encampment' set up on village green <i>(Image: Sussex News and Pictures)</i>
'Unauthorised encampment' set up on village green (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

Police have issued a statement after a caravan and other vehicles arrived on a village green.

A caravan, tipper truck, a van and a car parked on Goring Gap in Marine Drive, Goring, on Friday afternoon.

The Argus: Milk churns and pet hutches were on the grass
The Argus: Milk churns and pet hutches were on the grass

Milk churns and pet hutches were on the grass (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

Pet hutches, a dog house and milk churns were out on the grass next to the vehicles.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "Police were made aware of an unauthorised encampment at Goring Gap, Marine Drive, Goring, on Friday, May 24.

"We are working closely with West Sussex County Council to monitor and resolve the situation.

The Argus: A dog house and pet cages on the grass
The Argus: A dog house and pet cages on the grass

A dog house and pet cages on the grass (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

"The public are encouraged to report any crime or suspicious activity to us online or by calling 101. Always call 999 in an emergency."