Migrants in a makeshift camp on London’s billionaire row shouted and screamed at an Express reporter who asked why they were refusing to leave.

The Romanian migrants said they had the “right to be there” when asked whether they’d obey an eviction notice handed to them by the landowner.

Locals have raged at the tent city that popped up on the central reservation of Park Lane—opposite a private jet sales suite – four months ago.

Migrants in the camp have been seen defecating in public and holding loud drinking sessions late into the night on a stretch of road previously known for having millionaire playboys in Lamborghinis revving their engines.

When asked why they thought this was acceptable behaviour in the neighbourhood, where homes sell for £13 million on average, one man in the camp said, “there was nowhere to go.”

“We don’t have a job,” he shouted. “We have the right to stay here. If you have any questions, you should go to the council. We have permission to stay.”

The group refused to answer questions about allegations from local workers and other homeless people that they’d been involved in incidents of stealing or claims that the police had twice visited the site.

A homeless migrant from Africa living opposite the Romanian tents on the central reservation told the Express he was the first person to pitch up on the land, which is owned by Sadiq Khan’s Transport for London.

“One of them saw me and then told me their friends would come,” he said. “Then they all came and set up tents.

“They are very noisy, having loud arguments into the night. Sometimes, they come and go to the toilet near my tent, and I have to tell them to leave.

“I don’t go to the bathroom around here. I’m clean and use the local mosque.”

The man, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, showed off his courier bicycle, which he used to earn a living while living rough. He was preparing to leave and intended to comply with the court order.

“They don’t work,” he added, gesturing at the Romanian group. “They go begging. In the morning, they gather around and then get sent to different spots.”

This claim was repeated by another homeless man from Northern Ireland, who was begging in Green Park.

He told the Express that there were so many Romanian beggars in the area between Knightsbridge and Hyde Park Corner that it was impossible for other nationalities to set up a pitch asking for cash.

“Every two feet it seems like there’s another one,” he said. “Sometimes all the British homeless get together and push them out.”

Visiting the site both early in the morning and late at night, the Express witnessed first-hand how beggars prepared to head to specific spots around Mayfair and Park Lane with pre-written ‘Homeless, can you help – God Bless’ signs.

We watched one man carry a walking stick under his arm for half a mile. Before begging he stopped in a side street and changed his clothes, swapping a fresh flat cap for a ragged beanie and warm coat to a ragged one. He then sat down opposite St James’ Park on a cardboard box, presenting himself as injured.

After struggling to collect change from passing strangers, he switched his position, pulling a blanket over his legs and lying on the floor. This resulted in several pound coins being dropped in his cup.

When the Express spoke to the Romanian group, we immediately recognised them as occupants of a homeless encampment on the other side of Park Lane that caused similar problems last summer.

During a visit to the site with a Romanian translator, the same group told how generations of families had been living on the site for years, with some of the older squatters claiming to have been based around Park Lane for over a decade.

At that time, the camp patriarch, who called himself Vijay, claimed he couldn’t speak to the press because God forbid him to. But he insisted reports of problems from the group were untrue.

This was disputed by a different homeless man called Marius, who told us the group came from the same small town and he feared them because they were into “trouble and drinking.”

Asked to comment on the public defecation, abuse of local workers, allegations of theft, and organised begging, a spokesperson for landowner TfL said: “We continue to do all we can to ensure everyone’s safety.

“This includes taking legal and enforcement action and working with Westminster City Council, the Greater London Authority, and local charities to resolve the situation.

“We will not stand for abuse, assault or any other criminal or antisocial behaviour anywhere on our transport network and any allegations should be reported to the police.”

They added: “No one should be faced with sleeping rough on London’s streets. Park Lane is a busy part of the road network that is not a safe place for people to sleep rough and our focus has always been on the safety and welfare of everyone involved.

“We have been working closely with Westminster City Council and other partners over many months to try to resolve the issue at Park Lane compassionately and safely.

“We had to take enforcement action to regain possession of the site on two occasions last year, however, a number of people have returned with tents and other belongings. We have been granted a possession order by the Court and are working through the next steps with our partners.”

Westminster City Council rejected the migrants claim they had been allowed to say and told the Express it too was working on the process of safely clearing the site.

“The central reservation of Park Lane is not a safe place for anybody to live and we’re concerned about the welfare of those sleeping there,” a spokesperson said.

“However, we are clear that the anti-social behaviour associated with this encampment is unacceptable.

“We have supported TfL with their recent site clearances and wider enforcement action. TFL have recently obtained a new possession order and are working to obtain the writ of possession through the courts. We’ll work with TfL to make sure this happens as quickly as possible.

“The City Council, our charity partners, TfL and London wide rough sleeping teams all regularly visit the people on Park Lane. Our support services are comprehensive and there is no reason a person should have to sleep rough – on this site or anywhere else in the city. ”

“Everyone wants to see a safe, long-term resolution to the persistent issues at this site.”

The charity St Mungos, which is part of the effort to support the squatters on Park Lane, said the group in Park Lane was part of a much bigger issue in London with street homelessness.

It said“We continue to see an increase in the numbers of people rough sleeping throughout our services. In fact, our Outreach teams are out on the street every night of the year, responding to people who are rough sleeping.

“St Mungo’s works with everyone affected by this issue to understand their rights and entitlements and support needs.

“We help people move on from rough sleeping and rebuild their lives. This may include support in accessing emergency accommodation, housing in the private rented sector, and specialist accommodation.”