Emergency services came together today along Southend seafront near Jubilee Beach.

Residents may have seen the large emergency services presence on the seafront today.

This is because police, firefighters and other emergency services are coming together during the Easter Holidays to meet with members of the community and provide advice.

Emergency vehicles were on display today, with various agencies including Essex Police and Essex Fire and Rescue Service attending.

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And the forces will be meeting again along the seafront next Wednesday (April 12) from 10.30am to 3pm.

So anyone who has ever wanted to sit in a fire engine or police car, this is their chance.

Essex Police's marine unit tweeted: "We had a fabulous day at the Southend Emergency Services Show.

"It was great to see our colleagues at RNLI, EP Southend and HM Coastguard. Thank you to everyone that turned up, we loved meeting you all and showing you the PWC’s!"

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