POLICE are investigating after reports of man with a suspected knife in Basildon.

Essex Police have launched an investigation following an incident in Rectory Road, Basildon on Monday.

The incident took place at around 12.55pm.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We received a call to reports of a man with what has been described as a knife in Rectory Road.

“Officers attended and carried out a search of the area.

“Our enquiries are ongoing.

“If you have any information about the incident please call us on 101 quoting incident 538 of June 15.”

People can also contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.