ESSEX Police were called to the land formerly occupied by The Square after a report of trespass.

An Essex Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called shortly after 7.25am on Tuesday March 31st to reports of potential suspicious activity at a property in Fourth Avenue, Harlow.

“Officers attended and engaged with parties at the site in question.

“No criminal offences were identified.”

YH understands that the property was re-secured by midday.

Last month, planning permission was secured to build key worker housing on the site.