Police were called after a resident reported noises on her property.

Officers on the ground and the police helicopter carried out a search of the grounds at Plains Road, Little Totham, at 9.30pm yesterday.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "The homeowner reported suspicious activity at her property.

"She said she could hear noises on her property.

"Officers arrived and carried out a search of the grounds, but couldn't find anything."

Officers left the scene at 10pm.