Woman's body found on a beach in Southend

Police say the death of a woman found on a beach in Southend is not being treated as suspicious.

Officers were called to reports of concern for the welfare of a woman on Eastern Esplanade just before 7am on Tuesday 1st February.

The body of a woman was found on the beach.

Ambulance and Coastguard were also on the scene.

A file will now be prepared for the coroner.

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