Wycombe MP Steve Baker says the government needs to tackle illegal traveller camps "at an early opportunity" after human excrement was left at a Bucks beauty spot over the weekend.

A handful of caravans pitched up next to the iconic Golden Ball at the top of West Wycombe Hill - a popular spot for walkers enjoying the stunning views - over the weekend.

And while National Trust rangers managed to clear excess rubbish that was left after they moved on on Sunday, human excrement - particularly near the hillfort - meant that specialists cleaners needed to come in to clear the car park properly.

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There have been a string of traveller incursions in the area over the past month, with some previously arriving at Peregrine Business Park in Gomm Road, ASDA in Holmers Farm Way and near Cressex Community School.

A High Wycombe resident asked Wycombe MP Mr Baker when the government will realise the "community is becoming less tolerant" and urged a law change.

Mr Baker replied that he raised the issue with Home Secretary Priti Patel before the General Election in 2019 and they "committed to tackle unauthorised traveller camps".

He added: "I anticipate the government will wish to legislate at an early opportunity. They certainly need to."

His proposal to Ms Patel was that the UK follow the example of Ireland, where it is illegal to enter and occupy land without the owner's permission or bring any object on to the land if it could cause substantial damage.

Irish police can also order trespassers to leave the land if they think a crime is being committed.

Mr Baker also said he would table a written question asking for an early bill on the issue.

The Conservative manifesto outlined plans to give police new powers to arrest and seize the property and vehicles of trespassers who set up unauthorised encampments "in order to protect our communities".

It adds: "We will make intentional trespass a criminal offence and we will also give councils greater powers within the planning system."