A whole train network is being affected due to a police incident at a south Essex station.

The incident at Stanford-le-Hope station is affecting the whole c2c network this morning. c2c posted on Twitter about the disruption for morning commuters.

A spokesman said: "Due to the police dealing with an incident near the railway at Stanford-Le-Hope trains are currently being impacted across the whole c2c network. Please see our website for live information. https://orlo.uk/gHCb5."

On the website the firm says trains are running slower due to the incident.

The site says: "Due to the police dealing with an incident near the railway at Stanford-Le-Hope trains have to run at reduced speed."

 

A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "British Transport Police were called to Stanford-le-Hope station at 7.52am this morning following reports of concern for the welfare of a woman.

"Officers attended and the woman was safely located. She was detained under the Mental Health Act before being taken to hospital for assessment."