Serious incident - Police are on the scene of a serious incident in Kale Road, Benfleet (Image: Sam Mcdonagh/Google Maps)
Police are at the scene of a serious incident in Benfleet this evening.
An investigation is being conducted in the Kale Road area by police, who are stressing that the incident is being treated as "isolated" and there is no threat to the wider community.
Earlier this afternoon, an air ambulance was seen landing in Villa Park, Benfleet, though the reason it was dispatched remains unclear at this stage.
A police spokesman said: "We are at the scene of a serious incident in Kale Road, Benfleet.
"Officers are in the area conducting enquiries.
"This is being treated as an isolated incident and we believe there is no threat to the wider community.
"Thank you for your patience while we carry out our work."
- More to follow
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