A major police incident is ongoing in Southend town centre.
Witnesses have reported that a body has been found in the public toilets in Tylers Avenue this evening.
Police officers are currently guarding the scene and a sheet is in place to shield the scene from public view.
One witness, who asked not to be named, said: "I was just walking home from work and noticed a police van by the toilets.
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"There was a sheet hung up between the van and the toilets and I could see someone on the floor behind.
"It didnt look good."
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