A POLICE cordon has been set up following an incident in Laindon last night.

Essex Police officers are on the scene and have closed off Swan Close just off Great Knightleys.

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Witness have told the Echo they were woken last night by the blue lights.

The nature of the incident is unclear at this moment.

Essex Police has been contacted for comment.