0945 hrs

THE TESCO petrol station in Church Langley is closed after a report of a break in.

The station is shut off.

A police forensic officer has just left the scene.

Statement from Essex Police: “We are investigating a burglary at a petrol station in Harlow.

“We received reports that entry had been forced into the petrol station on Church Langley Way shortly after 1.15am on Friday, August 3 and a number of cigarettes had been stolen.

“Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Harlow police station on 101, quoting reference 42/111141/18.

Information can also be given completely anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/