HARWICH officers found a "nasty" knife hidden in a bush while on patrol.

Tendring Local Policing Team took to Twitter to announce a knife has been taken off the streets on Thursday, May 30.

The Tweet said: "Harwich officers working in partnership with Street Cleaners have taken this knife off the streets.

"A particularly nasty example of a weapon which was cleverly hidden in a bush.

"If you see anything suspicious, please call us."

The Tweet did not disclose the street where the knife was discovered.

Essex Police has been contacted for further comment.