A CORDON was reportedly spotted outside Asda in Shoebury last night as "police attended an incident”.

A witness claimed seeing a cordon being put up around an area between Asda and George by Asda in Shoebury at around 7:30pm. 

They also told the Echo that there were officers on the scene – “searching around”.

The witness added: “As I was leaving Asda after doing my shopping, there were police coming in to Asda.

“I then saw them put up a cordon and searching on the green between Asda and George shop.”

At this stage, it is unclear why a cordon was in place and what the incident is.

However, Essex Police has been contacted for comment by the Echo. Alongside Asda and the East of England Ambulance Service.

More to follow.