A road has been closed and a police cordon is in place this morning.

Essex Police are currently at the scene in Honeypot Lane, with a large section of the pavement cordoned off following an incident.

Pictures from the scene also show what appears to be blood on the pavement and forensic officers are due to arrive at the scene to examine evidence.

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The nature of the incident is unknown at this time.

Inspector Dan McHugh said: “We were called to reports of an amount of liquid, believed to be blood, found in Honeypot Lane, Basildon at around 6.45am today.

“The area has been cordoned off and our enquiries are ongoing.

“There is no information to suggest there is any risk to the wider community or members of the public.”

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