A stolen Mercedes was discovered during a police raid at a Tilbury chop shop.

Police also found Remains of other stolen cars also located at the location on Friday.

Images shared online show a number of dismantled cars and the Mercedes at the chop shop.

Essex Police Stolen Vehicle Intelligence Unit posted online about the raid.

A spokesman said: "Excellent teamwork with Port of Tilbury Police and us using Tracker UK leads us to a stolen Mercedes, about to meet its fate in a chop shop in Tilbury.

"The remains of other stolen cars also located. Thanks to CSI examiners and Essex Police Thurrock for their support.

"Massive effort from our recovery agents Boleyn Ltd who did some stirling work on the recovery side - thank you."