MULTIPLE police officers have been spotted in Basildon town centre after an apparent incident at Nationwide bank.
At least eight police officers have been sighted in Basildon Town Square after an incident in the Nationwide branch.
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Officers have been spotted inside the building as well as outside, with staff evacuated as the alarm was set off.
Drama - the scene in Town Square this morning
One witness said a person was spotted fleeing the scene.
Officers remain outside and are keeping residents away.
A spokesman for Essex Police said a fire alarm went off inside the bank, and officers were at the scene and helped residents out of the building.
It is not known what set off the fire alarm as no fire has been reported.
Nationwide have been contacted for comment.
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