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Cordon in place as emergency services attend park

News imageJames Gardner Three police cars parked by the side of the road. There are bollards on a patch of grass by the road.James Gardner
Essex Police was called to Central Park in Chelmsford at about 19:00 BST

A cordon is in place at a park in Chelmsford while emergency services respond to an incident.

Essex Police said officers remain at the scene after they were called to Central Park at about 19:00 BST.

The force said a visible police presence would be in place in the area alongside other emergency services while inquiries were carried out.

It said: "We would ask the public to avoid the area at this time wherever possible to allow emergency services the space to work."

An Essex and Herts air ambulance was also at the scene before taking off.

On social media Chelmsford Central Parkrun said Saturday's event had been cancelled "on police advice".

News imageJames Gardner About five police cars parked at an address in Chelmsford in Essex. They are parked by the side of a road and there are houses in the back.James Gardner
Police were also in the Melbourne area of Chelmsford on Friday evening

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