Police have closed a suspected brothel in Clacton after acting on tip-offs from the public.

Officers swooped after being given information about the premises in Rosemary Road.

A 41-year-old man from Clacton was arrested on suspicion of keeping a brothel and money laundering.

He has been released on bail until March 24, pending further enquiries.

A 37-year-old woman from Clacton was detained for immigration offences and later handed over the UK Border Force.

PC Alan Williams, of Clacton police, said: "We recognise residents will be concerned if there are establishments such as this in their community and the action we have taken was as a direct result of local concerns.

"Where there are legitimate concerns that prostitutes are being made to work against their will, we will act swiftly to gain access to the premises and check on the welfare of those inside.

"We ask the public to contact us with details of any criminal activity they believe to be going on to contact us.”

Residents can report crime on 101 or to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.