POLICE have been unable to give any further information on an incident in Stifford Clays which brought about a high officer presence and a forensic operation that lasted almost 24 hours.

Residents in Crammavill Street in Stifford Clays on Sunday (27 November) afternoon. Officers entered a flat above the parade of shops and were there overnight, with a further presecen throughout Monday with teams of forensic officers going in and out.

A social media post showing police forensic vehicles.

The incident was led by the Met Police, with assistance from the Essex forc ewho said they could not comment.

A spokesperson for the Met said: "This activity actually relates to an ongoing Met Police investigation. I'm afraid that for strong operational reasons we are unable to discuss the matter further at this time."