Police and council officials have overseen the departure of a group of travellers after they set up an unauthorised camp at Langer Park, in Felixstowe, over the weekend.

Police today confirmed that following a number of reports about the group, the travellers had voluntarily moved on.

A police spokeserosn said: "Following engagement with parties involved, a traveller encampment on Langer Park in Felixstowe has now left the location.

"Officers worked with partner agencies, under agreed protocols around unauthorised encampments."

A spokesperson for East Suffolk Council said: "The unauthorised encampment at Langer Park in Felixstowe has now been vacated.

"Officers from East Suffolk Norse will check the site and ensure the park is available for use."