A broken-down sports car at a major roundabout is causing traffic jams in Colchester.

Police are on the scene of Ipswich Road where a Jaguar F-Type 400 has come to a stop at a pedestrian crossing near the Rovers Tye pub.

Two officers are on the scene of the incident trying to move the car.

Currently, drivers are unable to drive into Colchester via Ipswich Road, with drivers taking diversions through the St John's estate.

Essex Police confirmed the incident concerned a broken-down car.