Police are appealing for witnesses after a traffic warden was threatened by a motorist.
The warden asked the driver of a white Ford Transit van to move from the restricted parking area in Great Square, Braintree on Tuesday at about 11.30am.
The driver refused, shouted and swore at the warden and then threatened to assault him before driving off.
Officers would like to speak to any witnesses to this incident.
Call PC Kristie Dawson at Braintree on 101.
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