POLICE in Thurrock are seeking the help of residents in communities close to borough ports as they look to improve the way they fight crime in those areas.

The Essex force is calling on residents in Corringham, Tilbury and Purfleet - all of which have ports that generate a vast amount of lorry traffic - to come forward and help formulate future policy.

An appeal says: "Are you from a community local to the ports of Thurrock?

"Do you run a community group in Purfleet, Tilbury or Corringham?

"Would you like to be part of a discussion on how we police these areas?

"If the answer is yes, please get in touch by emailing us on [email protected] and we will send you details on how you can take part."