The area's only police station is under threat of closure as part of a bid to save money.
The revelation came when Chief Insp Alan Cook announced Southminster police station - which serves Burnham and the surrounding villages - had been placed on the 'at risk' register during a meeting last week.
Residents and councillors have reacted angrily to the news.
*Read the full exclusive report in this week's Maldon and Burnham Standard.
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