ESSEX Police have confirmed they are investigating attacks on buses in Stanford-le-Hope - which resulted in operator First Buses withdrawing the 100 service from the town last night (Saturday, 24 January).

A statement issued today by Essex Police says: "An investigation is ongoing after several reports of damage being caused to vehicles in the Stanford-le-Hope area on Saturday.

"On one such occasion attended by our officers in King Street at around 5.55pm, it was found damage had been caused to a bus window, likely by a projectile launched by a catapult – with similar reports also being investigated.

"If anyone has any information which could assist our investigation into this dangerous activity, please get in touch, citing incident reference 1003 of 24 January

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

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to 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 on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."

The 100 bus service was restored by First Buses today.

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Earlier today Thurrock Nub News reported on a catapult attack that resulted in smashed glass at the café in Hardie Park.

Youngsters across Stanford and Corringham are coming under scrutiny after incidents of anti-social behaviour.

And this afternoon we were told a gang of youths were using catapults in Corringham Town Park. However, they later split up, with some going into the town centre, where other youths were spotted wearing face covering and riding cycles aggressively on pavements. However, there have been no further reports of anti-social behaviour incidents this evening.