The tents have been pitched on St Stephens roundabout for almost a week, alongside a shopping trolley and a Christmas tree.

Fear have been raised the camp could distract motorists or put those staying there at risk of being struck by traffic as they enter and leave the site.

Calls are being made for City Hall to remove the tents (Image: Sonya Duncan)

Some fear the camp is growing, with another tent appearing on the site this week.

Daniel Fitzhenry, 53, who works in Norwich, said: “I go round the roundabout everyday I’ve never seen anyone on there.

“I don’t know where they’ve come from or whether they are from Norwich.

“The issue is more how they are being helped by local government.

Daniel Fitzhenry who works in Norwich (Image: Newsquest)

“It focuses the public on it more because they can see it.

“Why haven’t the council done anything? The council need to do more but then they will have to house them.”

Malcom Swiggs, 63, who is visiting Norwich on holiday from Cornwall, said: “It’s a bit sad.

“It’s not safe especially if........

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