A POLICE investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead.

Essex Police have launched an investigation following the death of a woman in Braintree.

Officers were called to Braintree Recreation Ground, in John Ray Street, at 11.30pm yesterday, (Tuesday February 15), following reports the body of a woman had been found.

Her death is currently being treated as unexplained.

The area has been cordoned off all morning, with several cars and police on-scene.

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Investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Truss, said: “I appreciate that this may be concerning for people living in the local area, but situations like this are very unusual in Braintree and we have a team of specialist officers working to establish what happened.

“There is likely to be a significant police presence in the area throughout today and tomorrow.

“This is a fast-moving investigation, and my team is pursuing several lines of enquiry.

“I would urge anyone who was in or around Braintree Recreation Ground yesterday evening and saw anything unusual to get in touch with us.”

Polive have also advised anyone who saw anything or has any CCTV, doorbell footage or dash cam footage should please contact us.

If you have any information you can submit a report online or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm, quote incident 1325 of February 15.

You can also call Essex Police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.