ESSEX Police has sealed off a number of houses in the Fold Croft area of Harlow.

The houses are set back from the main thoroughfare of Hobtoe Road.

We understand that (last night) police were undertaking door to door inquiries in the area.

On Wednesday night, Essex Police put in place a Section 60 order following what they called a series of “violent incidents”.

Police were still at Fold Croft as of 10am this morning (Thursday).

Your Harlow has contacted Essex Police press office requesting more information.

More follows.