Pictures show a police cordon closing off a large section of Warrior Square near Southend city centre in the early hours of this morning. 

Around 5.42 am this morning, a police cordon was pictured closing off entry to Warrior Square East from Southchurch Road around the Taylor Centre. 

Closed off - Warrior Square East closed off by police cordon Closed off - Warrior Square East closed off by police cordon (Image: Aaron Chesham)

It is currently unknown how long the cordon remained in place and police have been contacted for comment regarding the road closure.