Dozens of emergency services have been spotted in an estate in Laindon after reports of a "knife attack" this afternoon.
Pictures show multiple police cars, ambulances and forensics teams in Woolmer Green, Laindon, with residents reporting witnessing a violent attack at roughly 3pm today.
Essex Police has been contacted for comment by the Echo, however details surrounding the incident remain unclear at this stage.
According to witnesses, an air ambulance landed nearby shortly after the incident and one person has been transported to hospital.
More to follow.
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