Residents took to the streets to protest against knife crime after a recent fatal stabbing.
Police have launched a murder investigation after a young boy was killed outside the Forum last night.
In response to the awful news, Southend rapper Sonny Green is organising a march down the high street as a gesture of solidarity to show the community coming together.
About 30 residents turned out to take part, marching down the high street in solidarity.
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