THURROCK-based police officers will be hosting an event in Grays High Street today (Wednesday, 13 October) as part of the Essex Force's efforts to best hate crime.

It is taking part during National Hate Crime Awareness Week and officers and other members of the Thurrock Community Safety Partnership will be manning a stall from 2 to 4pm.

A statement from the force says: "Come and talk to us about any concerns you may have on this issue."

You can find out more about Essex Police's policy on hate crime via this link.