Police have been at the scene of a traveller encampment near a school in Gosport.

An unauthorised encampment is on a field that runs along Grange Lane and Rowner Lane, near Grange Junior School and Grange Infant School.

On Thursday police said they were helping to bring a "safe and peaceful resolution" to the situation.

Officers say there were no issues have been reported but they have been at the scene to discuss with travellers and the community.

"We will continue to pay attention to the area, ensuring that all parties are engaged with and looked after," a police post says.

Gosport Borough Council has already attended the site.

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