Residents in a popular seaside town have been left furious by a group of travellers that have 'taken over' the favoured destination.

Multiple caravans arrived on the seafront lawns in Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset, on 13th July, and for nearly a fortnight have caused 'significant anxiety' and 'issues' for local residents.

The travellers have set up camp in a prominent site on the coastal resort, with 15 vehicles parked on the lawns on the South Esplanade near the Sailing Club.

While another 10 caravans and vehicles pitched up on the green at Priory Gardens on Tuesday afternoon.

Locals and holidaymakers have reported fighting, rubbish dumping and some have even seen dirty nappies being thrown into the sea.