A CORDON is in place and police are on the scene on an incident in a Southend street.
Residents reported seeing a number of police cars in the area, with parts of the road taped off.
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It is located in York Road, Southend, and has been in place since this morning.
Currently, it is unknown what the incident is, or how serious it is.
However, Essex Police has been contacted for comment by the Echo.
More to follow.
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