Travellers are occupying a Birmingham park after scores of vehicles descended over the weekend.

Around 17 caravans and other motors are located at Parkdale Park, just off Longbridge Lane in West Heath, near Longbridge.

The temporary camp surrounds a basketball court, which is yards from Albert Bradbeer Primary School.

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Neighbours said the group arrived at the end of the Easter holidays.

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The convoy was not as big as last year.

Travellers were pictured at the same site last June.

Up to 30 caravans and vehicles were spotted at the park for a number of days.

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The council said there were alternative sites for travellers in the city.

“Birmingham City Council is committed to actively protecting its land and will take steps to recover this land where unauthorised encampments encroach upon it,” the authority said.

“The council has useable transit sites and plots for use by the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community – which is in line with Government policy.

“Details of the Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment carried out and updated in 2019 can be found on our website.”