Police have urged parents and children to be extra vigilant after a sex pest struck several times in Laindon.

The warning comes as youngsters prepare to break up from school for their summer holidays.

The pervert is described as white, fat, between 40 and 50 years old, 5ft 8in tall with short grey hair.

Anyone with any information should call Laindon police on 01268 532212 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111

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