Essex Police force has invited Thurrock residents to visit them at an open day at Grays Police Station on Saturday, 10 August.

The force says: "This is a great opportunity for all to come and meet various policing teams, their working partners and give you the chance to find out what we do every day to keep your communities safe.

"We will be on hand to answer questions, show off some of our equipment and police vehicles and should have a variety of different teams such as 'Dog Unit' officers for you to meet.

"Children are welcome! So don't be shy, come and say Hi'."