A road was shut in Southend city centre as police deal with an incident.

Chichester Road closed at Warrior Square in both directions due to a police incident, according to Essex Travel News.

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Echo: Photo of the scene in Chichester Road at Warrior Square. Photo: Aaron CheshamPhoto of the scene in Chichester Road at Warrior Square. Photo: Aaron Chesham

AA traffic news showed the road was closed between Warrior Square and Warrior Square North (Travelodge).

An Essex Police spokesman said: "We are on the scene of an ongoing incident at Chichester Road, Southend.

"Chichester Road between Warrior Square and Southchurch Road is closed off whilst emergency services deal.

"We would ask the public to find alternative routes."

The road has now re-opened.

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