Travellers have been spotted in the car park of the Tesco supermarket at Langdon Hills.

Earlier today, about eight caravans had parked up on a grass verge in West Mayne, Basildon and it is believed the same group have now moved on to Tesco.

The group has been reported to the Essex County Traveller Unit and it is believed police have been on scene.

Eye witnesses have reported problems with litter and enforcement officers have also been spotted dealing with the issue.

A police spokesman said: "Police received reports of an unauthorised traveller encampment at Tesco, in Mandeville Way, Laindon, at around 10.20pm yesterday (Saturday, February 17).

"We initially received calls that one vehicle and caravan had parked on a private car park. A further six other vehicles with caravans arrived at 12.30pm today. 

"We are currently monitoring the situation and liaising with the land owner, who has recently instructed private enforcement officers to serve Section 61 notices."