Cordon in place as police return to south Essex road where 41 dead dogs were found
A CORDON has been put up as police return to the Billericay road where the remains of 41 dogs have so far been discovered.
Eyewitnesses report seeing forensic investigators and numerous police officers on Hope Road this afternoon.
Response - Police are back on the scene at Hope Road (Image: Mia Russell) Three people have so far been arrested in connection with the grisly incident, which saw 21 living animals removed alongside the remains of dozens more.
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Cordon - Hope Road is closed and police remain on the scene (Image: Mia Russell) According to eye witnesses on Hope Road, Essex Police have been on the scene since around 3pm this afternoon.
The force has been contacted for comment.
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