A whale has washed up on a beach in Essex after reports of a “large object” near the water on Friday.

The 40ft (12m) mammal was swept ashore at Clacton-on-Sea.

A spokesman for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said officers were called to the area early this morning and confirmed that it was dead just after 5.30am.

In a Facebook post, Essex Police said: “Sadly a 40ft whale has been washed up on Clacton this morning.

“We are currently in attendance with other organisations and discussions are under way on how to remove her.

“The area is cordoned off and the public are advised to stay away. #SocialDistancing #StayAlert”

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