Police are attending an incident at a travel agents with reports that the building has been cordoned off.
The Recorder understands an incident took place at the Thomson travel agency in Bell Corner, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster.
Police were seen at the scene just after 11.30am today.
Police is still at the scene.
Staff at Thomson declined to comment but confirmed everyone working in the shop was safe.
A spokeswoman from Upminster Infant School, St Mary’s Lane, said the school was “aware of the situation” and “special measures” had been put into place.
More to follow.
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