A POLICE investigation followed after a number of people were spotted fleeing from the back of a lorry parked at Lakeside in West Thurrock today.

The incident happened just after lunctime today (Tuesday, 10 January) in the car park of the Tesco superstore.

A statement from Essex Police says: "We were called to reports of a number of people seen running from the trailer of a lorry near to the Tesco on the Lakeside Retail Park at around 12.25pm.

"Officers attended and one person has been arrested.

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us. Please quote incident 486 of 10 January.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."