High street closed as emergency services deal with incident
Police have closed Colchester High Street due to an incident this morning.
The High Street has been blocked off at the Head Street end by Essex Police.
At least four police cars are in attendance, along with the ambulance service.
Follow live updates as emergency services swarm high street after incident.
The incident is believed to be related to the town's Fenwick store.
Shoppers have been stopped from entering or told to leave the store.
Residents have also spotted an air ambulance landing nearby.
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Essex Police have been contacted for comment.
More to follow.
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