Police have reportedly cordoned off a house, with officers said to have been in place since last night (June 20).
The property and its garden in Farthingale Lane, Waltham Abbey, has reportedly been taped off.
Two police cars are believed to be in place, and members of the public reported seeing forensic investigators at about midnight.
Essex Police have been contacted for comment.
Do you have any information about the incident? Get in touch with our reporter Joseph Flaig by phoning 07795316211.
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