MORE than 25 motorists were caught speeding through a village within the space of just one hour by eagle-eyed police officers.

Essex Police Tendring headed to Plough Road, in Great Bentley, on Monday after residents raised concerns over speeding vehicles in the area.

Over the course of a 60-minute session, a staggering 26 drivers were captured exceeding the 30mph speed limit, with a top speed of 42mph being recorded.

A spokesman for the police said: “All drivers will be reported for excess speed.”