AN unauthorised encampment has been set up at a village recreation ground. 

Eastleigh Borough Council has said it is aware of an unauthorised encampment on an open area at Botley Recreation Ground. 

The site is owned and managed by Botley Parish Council and now borough council officers have visited to request that the members of the encampment leave. 

Despite this though, the encampment remains, with council officers continuing to monitor the situation. 

An Eastleigh Borough Council, spokesperson, said: "The Council will follow its normal procedure for dealing with unauthorised encampments."