OFFICERS across Tendring are responding to a spate of burglaries across the district.

Police say they have received five reports of residential burglaries in Manningtree and Walton-on-Naze on Thursday, May 25.

Investigating officers in the Criminal Investigation Department believe the incidents to be connected.

A spokesman said: "Enquiries are underway and in the early stages.

"Residents in these areas are asked to contact us with any information, CCTV or dashcam footage they may have which could assist with this investigation."

Reports can be made using the Live Chat service, on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers.

Any reports should quote incident 934 of May 25.