THE A12 in north Essex is closed in both directions tonight (Saturday) because of a “police-led incident”.

National Highways East said at 11.40pm on Saturday that the major road was shut between Junction 29 and Junction 27. 

Emergency services are working at scene, National Highways added.

The #A12 is closed in both directions between J29 and J27 near #Colchester due to a Police led incident.

Emergency services are working at scene.

Please allow extra journey time if in the area this evening. pic.twitter.com/30WRz7Gdj0

Posting on X, formerly Twitter, National Highways added: “Please allow extra journey time if in the area this evening.”