WAVERLEY Borough Council has launched legal action to remove an illegal “traveller incursion” at Weybourne Recreation Ground.

The council was notified of the incursion to the rear of Wentworth Close on Tuesday and its officers have since visited the site and noted at least 13 caravans and motor homes.

A Waverley spokesman said: “The council is working closely with the police to move the travellers on as quickly possible and has begun formal legal processes to do this.”

Surrey Police added in a statement: “Surrey Police are aware but are not currently not dealing with this this as a priority issue at the moment due to the land being publicly owned.

“Waverley council has served a notice and will be attending court next week should they not move on.”