A community of travellers arrived beside the sea in Canvey last night.

The convoy is believed to have made home on the Western Esplanade at around 9pm last night.

Another group have also been seen by members of the public pulling into the car park of the Admiral Jellicoe pub which closed earlier this year.

A statement from Essex Police said: "Officers received a call about an encampment in Western Esplanade at around 8.30pm and an encampment on land off High Street at around 8.40pm.

"Officers are liaising with the landowners of both sites and the local authority and continuing to monitor the situation."

More to follow.