A TRAIN station in Southend was cordoned off by police after a group of yobs damagaed a door.

Residents reported seeing a police cordon at Thorpe Bay Railway Station yesterday evening.

A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to Thorpe Bay Railway Station at 7.23pm last night following reports of three people damaging a door before leaving the station.

"Enquiries currently ongoing to establish the circumstances of what happened."

Anyone who witnessed what happened should contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 434 of 6/1/18.