ESSEX Police are continuing to investigate a series of fires in a wooded area in the town.

A few weeks ago, A YH reader contacted us with concerns that a number of people may have “set up camp” in the wooded area that runs between Howard Way and Second Avenue.

Two weeks ago, the fire service attended to deal with a fire.

On Thursday morning, members of the Harlow Community Policing team reported on Twitter. PC Harrison and PCSO Moore attended the woods behind Long Ley yesterday. We have received reports of fires being set in the area. Our enquiries are ongoing.