Police have launched an investigation after coming across a cannabis factory in Witham.

Officers from the Braintree Community Policing team made the discovery after receiving a tip off on Tuesday.

The set-up has now been dismantled and enquiries are ongoing.

Taking to Twitter after making the discovery, PC Wheeler said: "Great Intel led to this cannabis set up being found in the Witham area.

"CSI have been, evidence seized & it's now dismantled.

"Enquiries on going to the owner. Thank you to my CPT colleagues & specials for their assistance."