Cordon - A police cordon set up in Market Square (Image: Newsquest)
Photos show a police cordon which has been set up just minutes away from Basildon Town Centre and the bus station.
A cordon was set up by police in Market Pavement , with police parked in Market Square observing the area just opposite Iceland.
Police have been contacted for comment as to the nature of the incident.
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