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A BOMB disposal unit has been spotted off the coast of the Southend this morning.
The unit, seen working with Essex Police officers and teams from Southend Coastguard, were spotted in the mudflats off the Bell Wharf in Leigh.
They appear to be investigating an object under the surface.
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