A warning has been issued after a group of travellers set up camp on a Birmingham park.

A convoy of caravans and other vehicles drove onto fields in Selly Oak Park, off Gibbins Road, on Thursday afternoon (August 28).

The Friends of Selly Oak Park said they had asked for eviction proceedings to be initiated.

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They also asked local residents not to accept any help from doorstep callers.

FoSOP posted on Facebook: "We are aware that a group of travellers have occupied the park this afternoon.

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"We have requested that they be evicted as soon as possible.

"In the mean time please do not accept any door

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