ESSEX Police have again taken to social media to highlight the work of its town centre teams in Thurrock.

Publishing pictures of officers in Grays the force says: "Thurrock town centre team have been patrolling key locations across the district, where we have engaged with the public, conducted multiple stop searches and dealt with shoplifting as part of a week-long operation to make our streets safer.

"Our high visibility patrols are at the heart of preventing and detecting antisocial behaviour and crime within our town centres across the district.

"We continue to engage with members of the public on a daily basis, to get a picture of how we can best serve our communities.

"Our town centre officers are approachable and dedicated to serving Thurrock, so if you see us please come over for a conversation so we can listen to your views."

The force deployed five officers across towns including Grays, Ockendon, Aveley, Tilbury, Stanford and Corringham.