A RECYCLING centre has been closed due to a 'police incident'.

Pitsea Recycling Centre has closed today, Sunday July 31, due to an "ongoing unrelated police incident".

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Essex County Council has revealed the news this morning, with a spokesman saying: "Residents are encouraged to use Recycling Centres in Canvey or South Woodham Ferrers as alternatives."

For more information on recycling centres, visit HERE.

More to follow.