Police were seen carrying out door to door enquiries in Pitsea following reports of an incident.

Residents reported seeing a cordon and large emergency service presence in Rectory Road last night following reports of an incident.

Worried residents also reported seeing a police cordon near a parade of shops in the street. Police were seen going from door to door asking residents if they had seen or heard anything as part of the officer's enquiries.

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One resident posted on Facebook: "Be warned coming down rectory road near the shops. Both the Nisa and Costcutter been shut off by police. 3 police vans and an ambulance and road is blocked."

Essex Police and the East of England Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.