People are being evacuated from Loughton High Street after three suspected motar shells were handed in to police.

Essex Police are currently on the scene, which has been evacuated between High Street and Old Station Road.

Three suspected unexploded shells have been handed in toΒ Loughton Police Station.

A 200m cordon is in place preventing anyone from entering the town.

A bomb disposal team have been called.

Residents have taken to Twitter to describe the situation.

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